Job Description:
Dream City Christian school, located in Glendale, AZ is seeking a MS/HS English Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Please visit www.dreamcityschools.org/careers to apply.
General Description of Position:
Dream City Christian School is desiring appropriately certified and highly qualified professionals in their area of expertise, or staff who have the qualifications to be certified and highly qualified by the State of Arizona. All teachers and certified staff at Dream City Christian School are expected to demonstrate proficiency in their performance in each of the following competency standards:
1) Design and Plans Instruction
2) Creates and Maintains a Learning Climate
3) Implements and Manages Instruction
4) Assesses Learning and Communicates Results
5) Collaborates with Colleagues, Parents, and Others
6) Engages in Professional Development and Responsibilities
7) Maintains a strong and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ
Ministry Purpose. In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8 the Teacher is responsible for training the next generation of Christian leaders and equipping them for a life of service to their Savior, homes, churches, vocations, and communities.
Primary Responsibilities: The following constitute the major responsibilities of the Teacher:
Spiritual:
The Teacher shall:
1. Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
2. Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
3. Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all curricula and teaching.
4. Lead students in prayer on a daily basis.
5. Be prepared to communicate the school’s religious beliefs to students and others who inquire.
6. Be ready to pray with and offer spiritual advice to students.
7. Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with students, parents, staff, and administration.
Qualifications:
· Must be appropriately certified with ACSI
· Arizona Teaching Certificate in subject area is desired
· Must have a valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance card
· Be committed to a relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced in his/her character and how he/she interacts as a team member.
· Be willing to participate in an environment that seeks to reflect and teach Biblical truth.
· Support the school’s Mission Statement and philosophy.
· Ability to interact and establish relationships with parents, staff and students in a professional manner.
· Exhibit qualities required for the position which include but are not limited to: excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, proficient computer skills, articulate in writing and speaking, exhibit independence, initiative and sound judgment.
· High level of confidentiality.
Duties:
Physical Requirements:
May require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. (See Employee Guide) Incumbents may be exposed to bodily fluids.
Statement of Faith:
The following is the doctrinal position held by Dream City Christian School. All personnel serving in any official school capacity are expected to personally hold to these convictions and teach them. All parents/guardians shall agree to our organization teaching these viewpoints (in an age-appropriate manner) to the students in an effort to instill values from a Biblical-worldview. We believe the baptism of Holy Spirit is available to all believers. It is separate from salvation. Holy Spirit brings power to the believer to be effective witnesses for Jesus, as well as He blesses us with spiritual gifts for the encouragement of others and empowers us to yield the fruit of the Spirit. (Acts 1:4-5, 8:14-17; I Cor 12:7-11; Gal 5:22-23).
· His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35),
· His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26),
· His miracles (John 2:11),
· His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9),
· His resurrection (John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4),
· His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), and
· His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11)
I affirm my personal agreement with Dream City Christian School’s Statement of Faith, agree to live consistently with the Statement of Faith, and agree not to act or advocate against the Statement of Faith.
Dream City Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. As a private Christian school with a mission to maximize the God-given potential of each student, the law protects Dream City Christian School’s freedom to exercise its religion in employment decisions.
*As a condition of employment, employees shall:
· Agree to the Statement of Faith
· Attend a Bible-based Church on a regular basis; Church you attend_________________________
· Agree to and hold a current Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the state of Arizona.
· Keep current with all required credentials such as but not limited to ACSI certification, etc.
· The teaching position may be a full-time or part-time position.
· Hours are mutually agreed upon.
· Agree to perform duties according to the policies/regulations of the School Board.