Job Details

Seeking a science teacher who will lead students to love truth and the discipline of science as they follow Christ and His Word.

Make a Difference

• quality of life

• meaningful mission impact

• a close-knit church and ministry family

• creativity to teach

• healthy leadership culture

Company Description

Open Door Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church located in Denham Springs, Louisiana. The church serves its community through various ministries, including Open Door Christian Academy and the ODBC Childcare Center. These ministries are focused on faith-based education, personal development, and spiritual growth to foster a supportive environment for students and families.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Science Teacher at Open Door Christian Academy, located in Denham Springs, LA. The Science Teacher will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging science lessons, preparing lesson plans, assessing students' progress, and fostering a positive learning environment. The instructor will teach science subjects, such as Physics and Mathematics, while incorporating faith-based principles when appropriate. Collaboration with faculty, students, and families is an integral part of this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Science Education, with knowledge of Physics and Mathematics
• Experience in developing and implementing effective Lesson Planning
• Credentials as a Qualified Teacher or equivalent teaching certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Ability to work in a faith-based educational setting
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, or related field (required); advanced degree or additional certifications (preferred)
• Previous experience teaching at the primary or secondary level is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead upper-division students to learn and apply scientific principles.

Plan for daily opportunities meet, teach, test, and adjust to assist students in the educational process.

Communicate and assist families of students.

Serve as a faithful member of a church of like faith and practice (Baptist or similar).

Qualifications

A testimony of salvation and faithful service to Christ.

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Understanding of educational processes.

Organizational coordination and planning.

Love for learning.

Bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration on Science.

Experience in education field.

Salary & Benefits

Base: $35,000+ (experience, degree[s])

Benefits: Tuition or childcare assistance for own children

Hiring Process

Candidates considered from resumes, LinkedIn, and other communications, interviews, final selection

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