Primary responsibility: To provide daily instruction in Physical Education to all assigned

students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders

Point Christian Schools.

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School’s mission to challenge

and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a

personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be professing and mature Christians enthusiastically supporting the

Academy’s faith and mission statements. A bachelor’s degree and an IN teaching license in

content area is required. Candidates must demonstrate a successful career in teaching,

spiritual formation and event planning. The ideal candidate will excel at developing

collaborative relationships with all constituencies. Excellent communication skills are a

must, including writing and presentation abilities. In addition, the position requires the

ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage

multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus

Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to

Christian education. The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a

positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators and

community members. The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and

community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example and

comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and

confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. Must be able to address concerns

and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Instructional responsibilities:

• Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit to appropriate principal as required
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles
• Devise and carry out appropriate discipline plan for classroom
• Maintain accurate grades for each student
• Carry out special projects or serve on special task forces as assigned by the principal
• Participate in the development and assessment of the School Improvement Plan
• Participate in the selection of curriculum as outlined in school policy
• Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year

Non-Instructional Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of school
• Maintain accurate attendance record as established by school policy
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner
• Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner (see other responsibilities)
• Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration

Professional Responsibilities:

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Acquire and maintain ACSI certification within first year of employment
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings
• Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate
• Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peer

Professional Learning Communities:

Traders Point Christian Academy is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) which is “an

ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective

inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. PLCs operate

5770 Whitestown Parkway • Whitestown, IN 46075 • Phone: 317.769.2450 • Fax: 317.769.2456 • www.tpcs.org

under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous jobembedded

learning for educators.” (allthingsplc.info/about)

Major elements of the PLC process include:

o A Focus on Learning

o A Collaborative Culture With a Focus on Learning for All

o Collective Inquiry Into Best Practice and Current Reality

o Action Orientation: Learning by Doing

o A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

o Results Orientation

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time

Exempt Status: Exempt, salaried

Work Schedule: Academic Year