Upper School Bible Teacher
First Baptist Church Concord
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning while maintaining effective classroom management. They must also provide timely feedback on student work and maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor degree in theology or a Bible-related field and be a member of First Baptist Concord. Teaching experience and ACSI teacher certification are preferred, along with the ability to obtain 1st Aid/CPR certification.
Job description
Position
- Upper
- School
- Bible
- Teacher
- Reports to:
- Upper
- School
- Principal
- Position type: Contract - 10month School Year
Position Summary
Teach students (9-12) in a specific subject matter in a classroom setting through a kingdom mindset and a biblical worldview. As a ministry of FBC the mission of CCS is to inspire students and families to follow Jesus.
- QUALITIES + QUALIFICATIONS Uphold Biblical priorities through a growing personal relationship with Jesus.
- Become an active member of FB Concord Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
- Encompass the qualities and characteristics of Concord staff members as outlined in our Staff Values.
- Bachelor or higher degree in theology or Bible related degree.
- Teaching Experience preferred.
- ACSI teacher certification – able to obtain upon hire 1stAid/CPR certification preferred – able to obtain upon hire
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare and deliver traditional classroom and online instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Establish & maintain appropriate & effective classroom management procedures. Develop a rapport with students that motivates & fosters enthusiasm for learning. Creatively integrate technology in the classroom to enhance learning. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve subject matter, grade-level & school goals. Provide appropriate feedback on student work in a prompt and timely manner. Maintain accurate & complete records of student progress & attendance in database. Maintain up-to-date lesson plans via administration approved channel. Participate in a multi-night overnight 9th-12th retreat (typically August). Provide leadership for other overnight trips as requested. Professionally communicate necessary information regularly to students, team members and parents regarding student progress and disciplinary matters. Comply with all policies, practices and procedures. Participate in weekly chapel & family groups. Perform before and after school duties as assigned each semester. Work to ensure that confidentiality is maintained by faculty and staff as it pertains to student discipline, academic struggles or staff issues. Participate in other CCS events as assigned or requested by Principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS Typically, a 5-day work week in a classroom environment. Working with various socio-economic groups, ages and nationalities.
DISCLAIMER This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.
