2026-27 CCA Fort Lauderdale - Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Position Description =====================

TITLE: Upper School Teacher DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy REPORTS TO: Upper School Principal and Assistant Principal STATUS: Exempt Teaching Professionals

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HOURS: Full Time 40 LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy

Purpose Statement ---------------

This position is responsible for teaching Social Studies to upper school students at Calvary Christian Academy. The teacher will instruct students as required by the curriculum objectives established by Calvary Christian Academy. The specific focus of this role is to provide quality instruction with a biblical perspective.

Scope ------

This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission.

Specific Responsibilities ----------------------

• Model Christ in word and deed.
• Write biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Calvary Christian Academy guidelines that further our Christian mission of making disciples and will help students grow academically and in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy.
• Read Calvary Christian Academy email and staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so. This should be done upon arrival midday and before departure.
• Be available for student questions, concerns, ministry, and counsel during lunch hours before school, after school, or in between classes.
• Attend staff devotions one day per week.
• Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
• Attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.
• Participate in scheduled grade level team meetings.
• Attend Back to School Night and other School events that promote relationship building with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in the accreditation process for the schools continuous improvement plan.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in their field.
• Adhere to specified professional dress.
• Attend and participate in designated Chapels.
• Open each class with prayer.
• Give specific praise and encouragement.
• Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally and scripturally and quarterly.
• Establish and maintain accurate records on each student.
• Prepare interims.
• Prepare report cards and ongoing grade record keeping on NetClassroom.
• Integrate school-wide theme scriptures into the classroom to help further the mission of CCA.
• Teach through Biblical Integration method.
• Discipline with love and establish incentives for improving behavior.
• Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
• Observe and assess the ability of each student.
• Know the student dress code in order to ensure students comply with the standards.
• Compile and maintain an up-to-date sub folder.
• Secure classrooms for use by Childrens Ministry and other ministries.

Qualifications --------------

### Skills

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• A love of teaching especially the Word
• The call of God to serve as a teacher
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation
• Group facilitation skills

### Certifications

• Florida State Certification in Elementary Education and/or Florida Professional Certification
• ACSI certification or CSI certification

### Education

• Continuing professional development

### Computer and Organizational Skills

• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility

Work Schedule -------------

• Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Full-time 40 hours/week, however may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event or assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.