PowerHouse Christian School Hiring for Teacher Full Time

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PHCS is hiring a full-time teacher who is passionate about educating, equipping, and empowering middle school and high school students in a small-group setting (max of 8 students). But be warned! There are many unusual, yet historically proven conditions you would encounter should you get the job:

* The students will capture your heart. Guaranteed. * The families of PHCS will support you and each other. * The church community where PHCS meets (Calvary Baptist Church) goes above and beyond to encourage and support, even though PHCS is not “affiliated” with them. * When your students get the giggles, you’ll probably get them too. * You get to speak into your students’ identities as beloved children of God. * You will have shorter school days (8:30-2:00) than most schools. * You will have access to all the curriculum PHCS already has AND a budget so you can completely tailor each student’s learning style and interests. * You get to reward students’ academic successes, outstanding helpfulness and service, and bonus work with Monopoly dollars. (They love this.) * “School uniforms” might mean wrapping a blanket burrito-style around the body. (This is the case for both students and teachers. Slippers may also be involved.) * You get to have a daily, consistent, direct impact on the lives of tweens and teens by modeling, coaching, encouraging, and loving them for who they are and who they are becoming. * You’ll get hooked on figuring out the very best methods and curriculum for your students’ successes. (Your best ideas might come at 4 AM.) * Your students will teach you the latest popular vernacular and which words/phrases should not be used by teachers. (For example, “bruh” is off-limits for teachers, while “bro” is okay, and “LOL” can be texted but not spoken.) LOL! * You get to provide opportunities for high schoolers to explore future career options and decide if they’d like to pursue them or not. * As you continue to share daily experiences, you’ll gain a storehouse of inside jokes with your students. * You will get to use all the systems already in place at PHCS while also having freedom to bring or develop your own. * You will get unlimited professional, emotional, and spiritual support for all things school-related. * Your partnership with your students’ parents and the relationships you develop with each student may cause you to feel like they are your own kids even though they leave at 2:00 each day. If these unusual”warnings” sound good to you, click below to pursue your next steps in becoming part of what God is doing in the lives of some awesome young people at PowerHouse Christian School.

Job Brief

(Learn more about PowerHouse Christian School at PowerHouseEdu.org.)

We are looking for a committed Christian educator who enjoys working with tweens and teens. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s philosophy, systems, and requirements. On a daily basis, you’ll provide resources, instruction, and guidance for students (maximum class size = 8) while also helping them develop a healthy mindset and encouraging them in their faith. You will be working under the guidance and mentorship of Lisa Dettinger, school founder, while also having enough autonomy to cultivate your students’ school experience in a way that best fits their needs and personalities.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about their faith and about young people, with an ability to create a relationship of mutual trust with students. They will know how to organize a class, implement various learning modalities, and make learning an easy and meaningful process. The ideal candidate will have experience in the education field and in a faith-based leadership role, as well as some experience with personal development (and/or a willingness to grow in that area).

The goal is to help cultivate students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally, supporting and encouraging them in their academic, mental, emotional, and spiritual development. Students at PHCS are encouraged to explore possibilities for their future and to learn and practice healthy mindsets at school that will translate into every area of their lives.

Responsibilities

* Present any necessary lessons to small groups or one-on-one.

* Provide individualized curriculum options for each student.

* Collaborate to find or create curriculum and store it in the school cabinets.

* Lead a daily devotional with students.

* Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback to students and parents.

• Two “official” ing periods per year: one in January and one in May.
• Teachers fill out cards for middle schoolers and transcripts for high schoolers.
• Periodic email check-ins and spontaneous parent-teacher meetings as appropriate.

* Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom and church facility. Oversee students’ responsibilities for clean-up each day.

* Collaborate with other staff and students’ parents.

* Participate in Back-to-School and End-of-Year Celebrations.

* Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events as well as field trips.

* Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.

* Provide timely communication with parents regarding school events, needs, updates, and meetings.

Requirements and Skills

* Personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior.

* Proven experience as a teacher.

* Experience in a mentorship/coaching/leadership role.

* Willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures.

* Proficiency in basic computer skills

* Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills.

* Well-organized and committed.

* Creative, energetic, peaceful, and willing to think and do school “outside the box.”

* Strong moral values and discipline. (The teacher is a role model.)

* Education degree or significant teaching experience.

* Training in learning styles, differentiation, and special needs or a willingness to be trained.

* Engage in personal development or life coach training (One personal development seminar will be paid for by PHCS to a well-qualified candidate who doesn’t have experience in that area.)

* Able to discern between “teachable moments,” “take charge” moments, “get to work” moments, and “just have fun” moments.

* Able to set a context each day for positivity, forward movement, and love and respect for self and others.

Hours and Salary:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (end of August through end of May).

Beginning salary range: $27,000-$32,000.

To Apply:

Go to PowerHouseEdu.com to obtain an application and mail the following to:

PHCS, 3245 Token Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

• Completed application form
• Resume with cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $3,000.00 – $3,556.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sun Prairie, WI 53590: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Since this is a Christian school, can you share what being a Christian means to you?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location