The Brook Hill School Classroom Teacher Job Description Position: Middle/Upper School Teacher Grades: 6-8 and 9-12 Classification: Exempt Grade/Subject: TBD Mission Statement: The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character. Faculty Profile: The Brook Hill faculty member should possess spiritual characteristics that reflect: + Acceptance without reservation of The Brook Hill School Statement of Belief, Mission, Vision, Core Values, and other policies and statements found in the Brook Hill Employee Handbook + A strong clear Christian testimony + A mature, godly spirit + A person of faith and prayer The Brook Hill faculty member should demonstrate a personal lifestyle that reflects: + Biblical integrity + A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness + The ability to listen and respond to counsel + An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to subject to be taught or Masters level degree if teaching college-level courses + Three years of teaching experience within specific discipline is preferred + Non-expired teaching certification is required for Middle School and preferred for Upper School positions. First-time teachers may be asked to obtain certification/endorsement if deemed necessary and/or beneficial to the position + Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology + Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding Duties and Responsibilities: + Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction + Take an active role in ensuring the school's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing pertinent information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives + Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures + Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter + Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results + Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior. + Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth and success by providing academic information, suggesting educational and social resources, and addressing parents' concerns + Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Brook Hill team members in order to strengthen student performance and support + Participate in the broader ministry of Brook Hill by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role and responsibilities + Continue professional and technical growth by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations + Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations + Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as it relates to the duties described + Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a designee of the Head of School Key Competencies: + Self-motivation + High energy level + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Healthy conflict resolution skills + Attention to detail + High work standards + Strong problem solving skills + Decision making + Strong organizational and planning skills + Critical thinking + Stress tolerance + Flexibility and adaptability + Initiative + Willingness to ask for help or information if needed to be successful + Manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity + Excellent time management skills + Ability to work well with volunteers from different age groups backgrounds and experience levels + Excellent computer skills including excel spreadsheets, word documents, presentations, etc. Physical Requirements + Ability to lift 25lbs at times. + Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time. + Ability to stand and traverse around a classroom, building, common area, etc. and adjust tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach, engage, and interact with each student for extended periods of time.