Algebra/Geometry Teacher

Title

Middle School Math Teacher

Description

Veritas Christian Academy is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the Middle School math Teacher position for the 2024-2025 academic year.

All subject area experts are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, extensive Algebra 1 and Geometry knowledge, support the school's Statement of Faith, and a passion for teaching Middle School students.

Essential Functions

• Embodies the values of our school community both within our campus and beyond, exemplifying a Christlike character that positively influences and reflects our institution's mission and ethos.
• Understands and applies pedagogical skills and objectives in a classical Christian model.
• Integrates biblical, spiritual formation, and discipleship into lesson plans.
• Utilizes developmentally age-appropriate and engaging teaching strategies.
• Collaborates in developing and maintaining a vertically and horizontally aligned high school-prep curriculum with colleagues.
• Works with the department to ensure consistently high standards within the instructional program and maintains updated lesson plans in curriculum mapping software.
• Follows policies and procedures concerning grading system, record keeping, and communication with parents.
• Fosters a culture of mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among faculty, parents, and students.
• Serves as a grade-level advisor in the Middle School Advisory Program.
• Serves as a school brand ambassador, championing a Classical Christian educational environment to maintain brand integrity and support school enrollment goals.
• Provides adequate supervision of students at all times in accordance with teacher guidelines.
• Demonstrates classroom management and utilizes positive guidance.
• Researches and attends 12 hours of professional development opportunities per school year.
• Attends department and all-school meetings.
• Travels with grade level on assigned class trips.
• Upholds the Student and Employee Handbooks.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as part of a team by being service-oriented, flexible, and reliable when helping co-workers accomplish their jobs / tasks at hand.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental and 403(b) retirement contribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An active member of a local Christian church.
• A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• A valid teaching certificate is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching designated subject(s) and / or qualified through experience to teach the subject(s) is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching in an independent school is preferred.
• Experience integrating technology within the classroom is preferred.
• Competence in Microsoft Suites and Google Suites is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with various challenges and deadlines.
• Regularly use near and distance vision.
• Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally use a ladder.
• Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.
• May work in varied outside weather conditions during carpool, recess, special activities, and events.

Contact

Veritas HR

Phone : 713- 773-9605

Fax : 713-773-9753

hr@veritasca.org

7000 Ferris St, Bellaire, TX 77401