What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Teacher position at The King’s Academy?
Job Title: High School Science Teacher (Chemistry)
Job Status: Full-Time, 10 Months
Exempt Status: Exempt
Department: Science
Reports to: High School Principal
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the teacher is to provide classroom instruction to the students of The King’s
Academy, as well as being a Christian role model to them. Teachers should view their role as ministry,
helping each student towards reaching their full potential in Christ. This position may include science
courses in up to three different subjects including AP courses.
This High School Science position will be teaching Chemistry and will require a willingness to provide
extensive hands-on laboratory experiences for students in addition to direct instruction. Safe handling of
chemicals and proper management of students in the lab is essential.
Essential Job Functions
Planning and Teaching
- Develops a curriculum map for each course taught where learning objectives are aligned with
- Prepares detailed lesson plans
- Uses a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting
- Incorporate technology in meaningful ways into instruction and learning
Grading
Grades all assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects in a timely manner, using the grading scale
- Keeps an accurate record of all grades for each student, timely submitting them to the Registrar
- Records homework for the day/week on the school portal
Keeps an accurate record of all attendance and tardies for each student
- Maintains discipline in the classroom to ensure maximum learning
- Provides an uncluttered, healthy, and neat classroom that promotes a good learning and working
- Always keeps an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder in case of an unexpected
absence
Communication
Communicates with parents on an “as needed” basis regarding their student’s academic or
- Returns phone calls and emails within one business day
- Keeps an accurate record of all communications with parents
- Advises the Principal as soon as plans to be away from the classroom are being considered
Attends grade level and department meetings per the school calendar
- Leads a daily student homegroup
- Coordinates field trips and special events, as needed
- Attends grade level trips per the school calendar
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field
- 1 year of teaching experience at HS level
- Experience in teaching AP level courses is preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate with teenagers and draw them close to Christ
- Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
- Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example
- Able to work both independently and in a team setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Ability to learn new computer software systems
Commitment to serving Jesus Christ
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Energetic, flexible, resourceful
- Able to understand, love and relate to students
- Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other
- Must have compatible theology on significant issues of TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle
Agreement
Required to use the computer throughout the day
- Frequently communicates with students, parents and colleagues throughout the day
- Work will be performed from the campus
- Will move throughout the campus during the day
- May occasionally have to lift up to 20-pounds
- Work is generally performed, Mid August-Early June, Monday-Friday from 7:45 am to 3:15 pm
- This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends and overnights (for
- The months listed are approximate, and the annual start and end date will be dictated by
Salary & Benefits
TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Additionally, TKA has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with
matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.
- Pay Grid: Faculty
- This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined
department. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and
education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this
position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most
candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on
experience and education.
Please Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.
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