Teacher

BCCA Teacher Job Description

The following criteria are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. These criteria are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the BCCA Teacher.

Policy Statement**:** The classroom teacher at BCCA shall meet the qualifications for employment and comply with the requirements of teacher certification and is expected to perform the duties as outlined below.

Rationale: BCCA’s goal is to employ highly qualified teachers who possess academic, spiritual and character qualifications. The educational and licensure requirement may be waived by the Board on the recommendation of the Head of School. All teachers lacking the minimum academic and/or certification requirements are expected to come in compliance with these policies over the course of their employment with BCCA, unless specifically waived by the Board.

Job Description Guidelines:

Maintain a close, personal walk with the Lord evidenced by example and spiritual leadership among peers and students.

Teach subjects and classes as assigned by the administration using approved curriculum and supplementary materials to enhance classroom instruction in alignment with the approved BCCA Scope and Sequence for each subject.

Attend and participate in BCCA events outside of the classroom. These will include staff meetings, training, in-services, and extracurricular school events involving students (i.e., sports, concerts, and various performances or activities).

Complete paperwork necessary for orderly operation of their classroom. This shall include the accurate and timely upkeep of gradebooks, production of report cards, and attendance records necessary for a student’s permanent file.

Keep accurate inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books.

Maintain classroom cleanliness and promptly report repair needs to the front office.

Maintain proper classroom management addressing all minor infractions personally and all major infractions in conjunction with the Head of School.

Maintain open lines of communication with BCCA students, families, and staff. This includes encouraging/informative phone calls, conversations, letters, or emails as well as holding scheduled conferences with the parents and students in order to keep families informed as to student progress and development. This also includes the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. All communications should be carried out with a positive and supportive spirit.

Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned by the Head of School.

Carry out any other specific duties as assigned by the Principal, Executive Director and Head of School.

Personal and Spiritual Qualities:

1. Acknowledge Christ as Savior and live life as His disciple. Be deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. Spend time daily in personal devotions and prayer. Show in his/her life the joy of the Christian life.

2. Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith.

3. Support BCCA Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement.

4. Demonstrate spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others.

5. Believe the Bible to be an inspired, authoritative and inerrant Word of God.

6. Agree with and actively support the BCCA Statement of Faith.

7. Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people

8. Have a Christ-centered home.

9. Attend and actively participate in an evangelical local church.

10. Demonstrate the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions.

11. Be willing to eagerly participate in professional development.

12. Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

13. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy.

14. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority. Shall notify the school administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.

15. Must break or substitute classrooms when necessary.

Qualifications: Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. CDA. B.A M.A or Phd. degree in teaching or Educational Leadership/Amdinistration from an accredited institution. Be eligible for, or possess Nevada certification or ACSI License in teaching and meet any additional professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state.

2. Five or more years of teaching experience as preschool teacher preferred or worked as school admin for at least 5 years.

3. Unwavering commitment to improving student outcomes

4. Creative and dynamic teaching methods that reflect a passion for diverse students.

5. A reflective practitioner who will do “whatever it takes” to move student achievement with a proven track record of student growth

6. In-depth content knowledge, demonstrated use of data-driven practices, and robust instructional strategies.

7.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

9.Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

10. Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

11. Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

12. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

13.Must communicate to parents thru school’s portal in a daily basis.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Represent BCCA and serve as the face of the school to the school and broader community and with prospective families while communicating the mission.
• Engage and inform prospective parents and students about BCCA and the benefits of education on an individual, small, and large group basis.
• Assist Front Entrance in emergency.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area educational constituencies including area schools, preschools, consultants, admissions directors and organizations and create networking opportunities.
• Lead and develop a communications plan with prospective families to move them from inquiry to enrollment.
• Oversee and participate in the development of admissions materials, events and marketing practices.
• Coordinate systematic and efficient handling of applications and communications with parents of student applicants so that the process supports and honors the student and their family.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Leader in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate Teacher's performance and development.
• Oversee grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Must assessed students entering to Elementary or Middle School.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Must be physically fit to work during the whole School Year.

Must not have any physical issues to handle the students.