Orangewood Christian School is seeking an Upper School Elective Teacher. Middle or high school level teaching experience is preferred. Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents and staff. Teachers are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program, developing both short and long term instructional objectives. Teachers must have strong Instructional and Classroom Management skills, including but not limited to: use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning; adjusting curriculum as appropriate; posting lesson plans on RenWeb; evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance; evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery; quickly grading and returning student work; enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner; promptly notifying parents and administration of behavioral or academic problems and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning. OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. The employee is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements. The Upper School Elective Teacher is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The Upper School Elective Teacher is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ. Essential Function: Teach elective classes to upper school students. Possible classes of instruction include: Yearbook Journalism Technology and typing Photography Digital Storytelling Culinary Fundamentals Entrepreneurship Possess a love for and an understanding of middle and high school students. Demonstrate 21st Century skills in communication and classroom instruction. Able to manage multiple tasks and "switch gears" quickly. Able to learn and integrate new material quickly. Excited about continual growth and development on an organizational level as well as individual level. Desire to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators. Work within your department to develop short-term and long-term goal planning to meet or exceed standards. Assess student performance regularly through quizzes, projects, and tests. Adjust curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of the students. Cooperate with Educational Services Department in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences. Provide opportunities outside the regular class time to students who need additional assistance. Grade and return student work quickly. Update RenWeb weekly with current grades. Update RenWeb weekly with lesson plans and homework. Attend and participate in faculty devotions, faculty meetings, parent conferences, evening programs, overnight trips, conventions and other assigned meetings or duties. Communicate professionally and regularly with parents about student progress/needs. Integrate Christian faith with classroom instruction. Research and implement new technologies in the classroom, preparing students for 21st Century learning. Supplemental Function: Participate as a club sponsor, athletic coach, class sponsor and chaperone for events/trips. Participate in assigned school weekly duties. Attend weekly staff meetings. Required Personal Qualities: The employee shall Have confessed Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior. Believe the Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice. Faithfully attend and actively support a local church that adheres to the principles listed in the OCS Statement of Faith. Be in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech and actions both in and out of school to students, parents and fellow employees. Agree with and adhere to the OCS Lifestyle Statement. Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing and unity in the body of Christ. Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability and personal leadership qualities to equip students to transform the world for Christ and His kingdom. Additional Personal Qualities: The employee shall Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before