Jupiter Christian School
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Job Description
Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind,
reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter
Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life
and Engage the world.
Job Summary: The Jupiter Christian School Teacher must be a spiritually sensitive individual
who understands the mission and philosophy of Jupiter Christian School and is committed to
help see it become a reality in the lives of our students by manifesting, by precept and example,
the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy
4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40), and as an example to parents and fellow employees
in judgement, dignity, respect, and Christian living according to the Conditions of Employment
outlined in the JCS Faculty Contract. The teacher must be a born-again Christian with spiritual
maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to teach God’s truth. The
ability to communicate well with various types of people, handle confidential information
appropriately, maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all
situations are pre-requisites.
I. General Description of Duties and Responsibilities
a. Teaches Middle School Language Arts and one section of Bible as a member of
the middle school teaching team. The teacher implements the school curriculum;
aligns teaching and learning to B.E.S.T. ELA standards, seeks opportunities for
project/problem-based learning with an emphasis on STE(A)M principles,
documents teaching and learning progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson
plans, models the necessary skills to perform assignments, provides a safe and
positive learning environment; and provides feedback to students, parents, and
administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals etc.
II. Essential Job Requirements
a. Establishes and maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to
learning. This includes spiritual, academic, emotional, social and physical growth
and maturity.
b. Integrates a biblical worldview.
c. Functions as a learning catalyst, allowing the student to become the focal point in
the classroom.
d. Follows and updates the JCS curriculum guides in implementing the instructional
program.
e. Differentiates learning activities and instruction that meets the needs of the
students in the class by designing authentic, learner-driven activities and
environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.
f. Assesses student’s performance and plans instructional strategies to help the
student.
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g. Demonstrates tech proficiency for both productivity and innovation (e.g. Office
365 suite)
h. Integrates technology and innovative teaching practices through commitment to
being both a learner and a leader by identifying, exploring, evaluating and
adopting new digital resources and tools for learning.
i. Implements project and problem-based learning.
j. Develops positive working relationships with students, parents and fellow staff
members.
k. Works cooperatively with teaching team and dedicates time to collaborate with
colleagues and co-learn with students to create authentic learning experiences that
leverage technology.
l. Maintains accurate records and inventory for classroom and department needs
(eg. textbooks, supplies, curriculum resources)
m. Attends all meetings, trainings, and duties before or after school that are
scheduled by the administration or department head.
n. Attends select evening activities as scheduled by administration (e.g. Curriculum
Night, Open House, and Parent Conferences)
o. Serves as a chaperone or advisor for the following events and activities: REACH
Week, retreats, etc..
p. Serves on school committee(s) as requested.
q. Serves in a “Plus-One” role. JCS “Plus One” principle - JCS expects all faculty
members to sponsor a Plus-One. A JCS Plus-One is defined as a non-leadership,
paid or unpaid role which primarily seeks to provide co-curricular or extra curricular student opportunities with teacher planning, supervision, and
implementation at least once a year.
III. Qualifications
a. Spiritual
i. Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
ii. Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in an
evangelical local church
b. Education
i. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary, Middle Grades Language
Arts Education
ii. Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education
c. Experience
i. Preferred: Minimum of five years of teaching experience

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