High School Science Teacher

“Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ”
Valley Lutheran High School

2025-2026

Teacher Job Description: This position fills a short-term medical leave position for a teacher who teaches Chemistry, Physics, AP Chemistry, and Environmental Science .

Job would include executing substitute plans that involves care of the daily tasks involved in running a classroom and collaborating with students, parents and school personnel to achieve academic success and spiritual growth. By focusing school activities in a Christ-centered way, the classroom teacher strives to help students internalize the Gospel message of salvation in Christ Jesus. Reports to: Principal

Knowledge

■ The ministry and purpose of Lutheran education
■ The principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to curriculum design, teaching and instruction of secondary level students
■ The academic, social and behavioral characteristics of secondary level students
■ Behavior management strategies

Skills and Abilities

■ Instructing - Clearly and effectively teaches others
■ Learning Strategies - Selecting and using appropriate instructional methods and materials
■ Technology - Writing and presenting instructional material; creating records and electronic communication using a computer
■ Basic to intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and browser software; researching instructional material; advising students on the appropriate use of technology as an instructional resource

■ Communication - Clearly and effectively communicate in oral and written form using grammatically correct English; ability to understand, carry out and develop written directions, tests, lesson plans, worksheets, and examples; ability to read, analyze and interpret academic literature, student assignments, technical and procedural books/manuals

■ Excellent planning and organization skills
■ Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive instructional program for secondary level students
■ Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students
■ Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
■ Work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
■ Deal tactfully with students, parents, and co-workers; show genuine respect, concern, and warmth towards others
■ Maintain constant awareness of classroom activities; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret instructions; deal with a wide variety of concrete and abstract variables

■ Work independently and devise new methods for instruction
■ Command presence and leadership to run classroom/manage students

“Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ”

Personal Characteristics:

■ Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership. Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties

■ A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents

Essential Duties:
■ Provide students with a focused, Christ-centered, challenging and engaging educational experience in a safe and supportive environment

■ Integrates Biblical principles, Christian worldview, and prayer throughout the curriculum
■ Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts in one or more subjects following the approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement

■ Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids

■ Integrates well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
■ Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
■ Prepares, corrects, assesses, and grades assignments and tests
■ Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
■ Maintains accurate and complete student records per school policy
■ Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students
■ Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment
■ Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors, and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues
■ Assures proper supervision of students during all school-related on and off-campus activities
■ Carries out safety and emergency procedures per school policy
■ Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues

Additional Duties:
■ Reports for work as scheduled, on-time, and prepared; maintains dependable attendance
■ Maintains a safe, clean work environment.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $125.00 - $170.00 per day

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person