Upper School Teacher

Summary of Primary Purpose

The Upper School English Teacher will maintain an active, personal relationship with Christ. The teacher will possess high character and references that show a work history of representing Christ with integrity and character. They should be a team player, love families and students, and have a desire to see students grow in their knowledge of Christ and their ability to make future decisions. The teacher will possess a strong knowledge of the Bible and current teaching methods. This postion begin January 5, 2026 for the 2nd semester of the 25-26 school year.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Possess knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him/her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian world view.
• Partner with the Administrative staff to understand the mission and standards that lead to successfully implementing the school’s curriculum.
• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Instruct classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure classroom reflects a safe, efficient, respectful, and Christian environment.
• Use a Daily Lesson plan and plan broadly using semester and quarterly plans and objectives.
• Contributing to school chapel and other activities that promote spiritual growth and community.
• Develop and implement a plan of study that provides an understanding and mastery of english standards.
• Build relationship with students to positively impact and disciple them in or towards a relationship with the Lord.
• Connecting biblical instruction to student’s lives, helping them to understand how faith applies to various situations and challenges.
• Guiding students in their spiritual development through prayer and discussion.
• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plan through approved channels a variety of modes including uses of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
• Use homework effectively for skill development, review, enrichment, or project work.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Demonstrate a system of regular parent communication to connect school and home.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information, or to parent complaints.
• Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college coursework, and through attendance at in-service, workshops, and conferences.
• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of job performance; demonstrate a teachable spirit.
• Attend school devotions, staff meetings and events deemed necessary by Administration.
• Follow all school policies and procedures as set forth by the Administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding matter related to students, parents, faculty, and administration.

Ministry Duties/Expectations:

• Desire to grow in discipleship, serving, equipping, learning and leading
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus and a humility to testify to it
• Ability to explain “What Harvest Bible Chapel Believes”
• Ability to pray with other employee’s, guest and attenders of the church
• Be an active, engaged and accountable in a biblically based church
• Facilitate the school’s culture that promotes the values of the school mission statement
• Maintain and encourage Christ-like care for all elements of the school community
• Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout instruction

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Possess a high level of spoken and written literacy
• Work with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and supported Christian enviroment
• Possess knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level of the children being taught and understand the problems they face
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy and show familiarity with current and applicable learning technology
• Strong organizing and planning skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Possess a high level of spoken and written literacy
• Demonstrate and practice excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to manage student and parent relationships
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to maintain discretion and absolute confindetiality

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field
• Hold or be eligible to receive an Illinois Professional Education License preferred
• Hold and ACSI certification (preferred) or be able to obtain withing 1 year of start date
• 2+ Years teaching experience preferred

Salary and Benefits:

Harvest Christian Academy’s compensation for full-time faculty positions is commensurate with the education and experience of the final appointed candidate. Salary range is based on HCA’s teacher salary scale.

Applicants with a:

Full-time faculty enjoy a selection of healthcare benefits, including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

We offer various employee contribution medical plans, including PPO and HMO plans with employer health savings account contributions on select plans. Dental, vision, short-term disability, and voluntary term-life options are available. What’s more, Harvest offers a 403b retirement plan, PTO, holidays and other days off as per school calendar, HCA tuition discount, professional development opportunities, and more!