Hired by and subject to the supervision of the Director of the Upper School, the Upper School Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role, models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition.The Geneva School is looking for a long-term substitute teacher starting in mid-January to teach Advance Placement (AP) Physics 1 (11th grade) and AP Physics 2 (12th grade). This is a full-time position and is expected to be needed for 16 weeks. An initial period of up to four weeks will allow the long-term sub to work alongside the current teacher.Specific Job ResponsibilitiesMaintains curriculum mapsDisplays a clear understanding of subject matterArticulates a Christian worldview in the classroomImplements lesson plansGrades summative assessments thoroughly and in a timely mannerAccurately reflect students' mastery of subjects when gradingStimulates students' interest in course workTreats students with respect and refrains from shaming or using sarcasmMaintains an attentive and engaged classroomManages student behavior effectivelyHandles discipline in accord with the employee and student handbooksBegins and ends class on timeSupports the school's missions, vision, and values as defined in the employee handbookCarries out specific assignments including lunch duty, carpool duty, assigned supervision, committees, and other areas as determined by the Director of Upper SchoolEnforces student policies (e.g. attendance, uniform guidelines, late work policy)Supports the admissions department by welcoming tours and classroom visitsSupports development by maintaining a positive attitude toward helping as needed with fund raising effortsSupports registrar by turning in grades and student comments on timeSupports the mission of the college counselor by completing student referral letters and keeping him up to date on student issuesPosition Qualifications:Required Skills and Experience:Holds at least a 4-year college degree appropriate for the grade levels and content areas in which he or she is teaching (content area degrees for 7-12th)Has at least 2+ years of teaching experience and/or has demonstrated the ability to create a learning community where students are motivated to learn and love learningHas demonstrated the ability to work well with colleagues and communicate clearly and graciously with parentsMeets FCIS standards for professional credentials and/or certificationHas demonstrated both intellectual and relational talentsWill understand fundamentally and support the Christian and classical approach to education practiced at The Geneva SchoolIntrinsic Qualities:Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School's statement of faithHolds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrityAble to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiativeProfessional and approachable in appearance and attitudeWillingness to learn new skillsSelf-motivated with a positive 'can do' approach to workReliable/dependableDetail-orientedAble to search for solutionsPractices good stewardship of the school's resourcesEnjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.Other Job Requirements:The following requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the Upper School Teacher position and are not intended to be inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as defined by law, to perform any essential functions.Lift 20 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequentlySit frequently and stand and walk on varied surfacesBend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, climb, balance, kneel, crawlUse hands/arms to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold, and turn objects using hand(s). Use fingers, versus the whole hand, to pick, pinch, and feel objects.See, talk, and hear to communicate with others in person, electronically, by phone, or by radio. Visual functions include the ability to identify and distinguish colors and bring an object into sharp focus.Application Deadline10/18/2024Job Type:Full TimeSalary Range:$0-$25kGeneral InformationChurch/Organization NameThe Geneva SchoolContact Name & Contact Info(321) 422-0228Description of OrganizationThe Geneva School is a mission-driven school established in 1993. Our mission is to provide students in grades K4–12 an extraordinary education, by means of an integrated curriculum, pedagogy and culture, both distinctly classical and distinctively Christian, that pursues goodness, truth, and beauty in all spheres of life, while viewing these spheres as elements of divinely ordered whole. Further, Geneva seeks to instill in students a desire to love beauty, think deeply, and pursue Christ's calling. As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in fulfilling our mission.
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