Primary Function:
The Middle School / Upper School Mentor is responsible for utilizing a distinctly Christian worldview, modeled in word and deed, to provide instruction in their specific discipline. A MS/US Mentor is expected to engage students using diverse teaching strategies that align with HHCA’s educational philosophy to stimulate learning and critical thinking, while collaborating with fellow faculty members to maximize each student’s potential for academic excellence. The MS / US Mentor works with their respective Lead Mentor and Principal to develop a student’s Christian faith and a respectful, productive partnership with school families.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fully integrate a Christian Worldview throughout instruction.
Instruct students using the inquiry-based, Christian-centered education model, creating units aligned to the appropriate scope and sequence of the curriculum.
Employ a variety of lessons, tools and instructional strategies to support 21st century learner to reach project goals.
Create or adapt for their students, allowing students voice and choice.
Use standards and an inquiry-based learning platform to address key knowledge, understanding in subject, to promote student independence, open-ended inquiry, team spirit and quality.
Maintain lesson plans for all subjects taught that can be submitted to the Administrator and to provide plans and materials for a substitute teacher.
Use a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials (such as hands-on, exploration, discovery, and all manner of student writing, presentation and dialogue) that will provide creative ways to reach students on multiple levels: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Integrate technology into classroom lessons.
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment or project work.
Foster attitudes that will assist students in becoming responsible and respectful students who glorify God.
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required to students, parents and administration.
Communicate early notice of progress deficiencies, and provide intervention plans for students so they are able to achieve reasonable mastery of the subject.
Keep proper discipline in the classroom, on the school premises and on field trips to create a nurturing learning environment.
Help maintain clean, organized and purposeful classroom learning zones.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records in myHHCA of each student’s progress.
Attend and participate in scheduled committees, staff meetings, in-house professional development, devotions, and other activities in the evenings or weekends, including student retreats. Seek out and attend educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Education:
BS/BA degree in Science or related field minimum; Certification preferred
Experience:
Previous teaching experience- 3-5 years preferred.
Personal and Professional Profile:
Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith.
Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.
Understand the distinctives of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctives.
Have a humble spirit, thinking of others before self and living with gratitude for God’s provision
Exhibit a growth mindset that yearns to grow professionally, but also relationally and spiritually in deeper relationships with God and others
Be an active supporter and promoter of HHCA in the classroom, with parents and in the community at large.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, faculty and parents.
Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.
Be an innovative thinker and problem solver.
Be well organized.
Have excellent computer skills.
Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
Be able to follow through on communications and decisions.
Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.
Health insurance
Sick Leave
Discounted tuition option for school aged children
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