Algebra/Geometry Teacher - Veritas Christian Academy of Houston

Job Details

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- ###-####

Fax: 713-###-####

...@veritasca.org

7000 Ferris St, Bellaire, TX 77401

Veritas Christian Academy of Houston

06/01/2024

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