High School Physics/STEM Teacher

NBCA is looking for a Physics/STEM Teacher to join our Wildcat Family! If interested, please complete the Teacher Application located at

For "Desired Position", check the box of the teaching position(s) in which you are interested. Note: please have your resume and certifications available for upload to complete the application. All teachers must hold a bachelor's (or more advanced) degree and will be required to hold or obtain teacher certification from Association of Christian Schools International or state agency.

Summary

The New Braunfels Christian Academy teacher is part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing our students with exceptional educational experiences that exemplify our mission, core values, and service to the glory of God. The teacher develops, plans, and implements lesson plans, learning concepts, and educational programs for students at all levels within subject areas of expertise. The teacher delivers differentiated, in-person instruction based upon each student's needs and experience and delivers frequent feedback to direct the progression of students' learning.

This position requires an educator who is a mature Christian who loves teaching and shepherding children. He or she should be a person who is personable, organized, and committed to providing a caring and engaging learning environment in which students’ minds, hearts, and souls are cultivated and nurtured.

Required Christian Qualities

Is a born again Christian and has made a profession of faith of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Believes the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God.

Accepts without reservation and lives by the school's Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality as a condition of employment and continued employment in this ministry.

Manifests by daily example the highest Christian virtue serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school.

Glorifies God by partnering with parents within a Christ-centered community to instill a biblical worldview in students by educating, equipping, and encouraging in faith, excellence, and service.

Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout instruction.

Faithfully attends and financially supports a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.

Has the conviction of being called by God to Christian school ministry.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities include the following, others may be assigned.

Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

Demonstrates a clear-cut understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students.

Paces the content with defined benchmarks according to standards.

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.

Adapts learning activities using a variety of techniques recognizing the importance of student learning styles, instructional goals, and recent professional research.

Develops and applies strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant.

Teaches fundamental and advanced concepts in physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, thermodynamics, and modern physics.

Incorporates hands-on experiments and lab-based learning opportunities using data collection and analysis tools.

Implements project-based learning activities that integrate STEM concepts and real-world applications.

Encourages scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving within the classroom setting.

Assessment:

Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.

Uses a variety of informal and formal methods of assessment to measure student learning, growth, and understanding to develop differentiated and enhanced learning experiences and improve future instruction.

Presents material/content and purpose correctly in a logical, coherent fashion to support the learning objectives using a variety of instructional aides, teaching techniques, and materials.

Learning Environment:

Creates student-centered learning opportunities like engaging discussion or other hands-on activities

Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules and procedures early in the year and enforces them consistently and fairly.

Formulates and follows a classroom management/discipline plan based on the school’s philosophy of discipline.

Naturally and regularly integrates biblical principles into their subject.

School Expected Responsibilities:

Participate in staff orientation, staff devotionals, staff meetings, and professional development as required by administration.

Teaches rules of conduct and maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.

Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians.

Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.

Routinely posts on Learning Management System (i.e. Google Classroom, Ren Web 1, etc. ) to keep students and parents informed of classroom activities.

Participates in the daily functioning of the school (e.g., morning, lunch, and/or afternoon supervisory duties). Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

Participates in the end-of-the-year closing process to include the inventory of textbooks, furniture, and equipment.