Upper School Technology Teacher
About Jupiter Christian School
Jupiter Christian School serves approximately 700 students from PreK3-12th grade. The school is located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, a thriving beach community situated just north of West Palm Beach. The year-round warm weather, word class beaches, and outstanding cultural opportunities make Jupiter a very attractive place to live and work.
General Information
The Upper School Technology teacher is responsible for teaching courses in Technology. Specific teaching content may include computer programming, computer applications, and support in the areas of robotics, biotech and STEM. The successful candidate will be able to incorporate different styles of teaching and varied approaches to engage students and assist their learning.
Jupiter Christian School offers a competitive salary commensurate with background and experience, as well as up to 90% tuition reduction for employee children.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in an evangelical local church.
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in Technology Education or a related field with at least three years of teaching experience is preferred. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment experience is a plus.
Required Skills
- Collaborative, engaging, and motivational teaching style
- Strong communication skills in both written and oral presentation
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines while demonstrating appropriate flexibility
- Well-developed organizational and time-management skills
Job Description
- Plan for and teach up to five classes
- Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences centered around Biblical principles
- Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- Encourage students to think independently, creatively and critically and to express original ideas
- Teach content and skills in Technology and related subjects
- Assess the progress of the students and offer assistance when necessary
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
- Supervise/sponsor at least one co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activity each year as part of the required teaching responsibility
- Serve as a spiritual small group leader for 8-12 same-gender students
- Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
- Assist with development and implementation of interdisciplinary curriculum
- Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
- Participate in admission activities as needed and assigned
- Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
- Other responsibilities as assigned by administration (including participating in retreat and Minimester activities which may require overnight student supervision)
Application Process
Candidates should send a current résumé and letter of interest to psherrard@jupiterchristian.org.
DO NOT complete the Faculty Application at this time. We will ask candidates who move forward in the selection process to complete the application.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.