RED HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH·Tustin, California
Teach and instruct middle school students in academic, social, and behavioral areas with a focus on mathematics and biblical integration. Develop comprehensive educational programs and maintain a positive learning environment through effective behavior management.
Students Working Relationships Principal Assistant Principal Enrichment Program Director Office Manager Community Events Coordinator Director of Admissions/Publicity Human Resource Manager Classroom Teacher Parents Students Essential Duties Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in an upper elementary education mathematics program. Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines. Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences. Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids. Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter, biblically integrated as specified by the school mission, philosophy, vision, and statement of faith. Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs. Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities. Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities. Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures. Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth. Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administer, score, record, and report the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress. Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and resource personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program. Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities. Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
Market context
Middle school teaching in California typically reflects steady demand, especially for candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential. This role is competitive because schools often look for experience, strong classroom management, and professional collaboration with students and staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and if you apply, be ready to highlight your credential status, CBEST progress, and two years of teaching experience if you have it.
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Requirements
Spiritual: Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1
Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a
Christian role model (1
Timothy 4: 12) Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.
Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, or subject matter fields commonly taught in an upper elementary grade level. Certification Requirement Possess a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of Grade 6, 7, and 8 students.
Requires a bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field and a valid California teaching credential for grades 6-8. Candidates must be practicing Christians who align with the school's Statement of Faith and possess student teaching or professional experience.
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