Jupiter Christian School
Location
Jupiter, Florida
The teacher is responsible for implementing the school curriculum, documenting student progress, developing lesson plans, and fostering a safe, positive learning environment conducive to spiritual, academic, and personal growth. Duties also include integrating a biblical worldview, differentiating instruction to meet student needs, and assessing performance.
Candidates must be born-again Christians with spiritual maturity, committed to the school's mission and serving as a Christian role model both inside and outside of school. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, and preferred qualifications include a Master of Divinity, five years of teaching experience, and a Florida teaching license.
General Description of
The teacher implements the school curriculum; documenting teaching and learning progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans, modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments, providing a safe and positive learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals etc.
Establishes and maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. This includes spiritual, academic, emotional, social and physical growth and maturity.
Respectfully submits and is loyal to God-appointed authority.
Integrates a biblical worldview.
Functions as a learning catalyst, allowing the student to become the focal point in the classroom.
Follows and updates the JCS curriculum guides in implementing the instructional program.
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.
Assesses student’s performance and plans instructional strategies to help the student.
Demonstrates tech proficiency for both productivity and innovation (e.g. Office 365 suite)
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.
Implements project and problem-based learning.
Develops positive working relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members.
Works cooperatively with the teaching team and dedicates time to collaborate with colleagues and co-learn with students to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.
Maintains accurate records and inventory for classroom and department needs (eg. textbooks, supplies, curriculum resources)
Attends all meetings, trainings, and duties before or after school that are scheduled by the administration or department head.
Attends select evening activities as scheduled by administration (e.g. Curriculum Night, Open House, and Parent Conferences)
Provides guided practice 2x per week before or after school
R.E.A.C.H. Week, Student Retreats, and Advisory groups.
Serves on school committee(s) as requested.
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.
Spiritual: Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local evangelical church
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Bible
Preferred: Master of Divinity or related
Preferred: Minimum of five years of teaching experience
State of Florida professional teaching license.
Market context
In Florida, High School Bible positions are typically tied to faith-based schools that value teachers who can model Christian character and support the school’s mission. Competition often centers on spiritual maturity, classroom presence, and alignment with the community’s beliefs, alongside a bachelor’s degree and preferred ministry or graduate preparation. Review the school’s statement of faith carefully and be ready to explain how your experience reflects both teaching ability and consistent Christian witness; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.