Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Lakeland Christian School
Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Classification: Teacher
Schedule: 10 Month; Monday-Friday (12 Month pay cycle)
Supervises: Classroom and Grade Level Student life activities
Reports To: Director of Upper School Academics
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Description: Lakeland Christian School is seeking an experienced Social Studies teacher to join a dynamic High School faculty committed to “sharpening minds and shepherding hearts.” The ideal candidate will demonstrate a calling to teaching, leading, and serving juniors and seniors through Economics, US History and Government, and experiential education opportunities “in the field.” The ideal candidate will possess a passion for discipleship and student life alongside a keen interest in Biblical integration of content and instructional process.
Qualifications
The Upper School Social Studies Teacher shall:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Christian education.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building a Christ-centered community which values all ethnicities and cultures.
• Agree with the Lakeland Christian School Statement of Faith, Core Values, and staff qualifications.
• Possess a valid ACSI or Florida teaching certificate or willingness to work toward certification.
• Be a college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline or a related field.
• Have experience teaching a combination of US History, Modern Western World History, Economics, and US Government. AP experience is preferable but not required.
• Be a born-again believer and mature follower of Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for discipleship and the developmental needs of students.
• Be an active member of a local, evangelical, church.
• Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach utilizing multiple modalities.
• Exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential & sensitive student/family matters.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain the curriculum map for assigned courses aligned to selected standards and the LCS Graduate Profile.
• Develop and maintain content mastery of the courses assigned while understanding the LCS teacher is a champion of learning and a partner with students in that learning.
• Perform all professional responsibilities as detailed by the Faculty Handbook and prescribed by Director of Academics and Building Level leadership.
• Teaching. The teacher has the responsibility to teach the content at grade level(s) assigned by the administration. In implementing that assignment, the teacher is to:
• Actively participate in faculty professional development and spiritual cultivation.
• Provide an engaging, active learning environment designed to cultivate curiosity in the discipline.
• Teach assigned courses with enthusiasm and a commitment to providing a robust student experience.
• Reflect and foster the LCS Core Value of Christ-Centered Community.
• Develop and continuously revise a meaningful Biblical framework for course content, instructional methods, and classroom management practices.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The Upper School Social Studies Teacher shall:
• Plan and manage projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Possess specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; establishing schedules; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; and adapting to changing work priorities.
• Possess specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts of management and supervision.

Physical Demands

• Mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• The physical demands for the Upper School Social Studies Teacher require:
• Adaptability to normal inside and outside environmental conditions for Central Florida.
• Vision to read small print.
• The mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed twenty-five pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position.