Upper School Teacher- Business/Marketing/Personal Finance

Please read the application thoroughly before beginning. Once you begin the job application you cannot save your progress. This application requires several submissions including a 5-minute video, sample lesson plan and a resume. Job SummaryThe Business, Marketing, and Personal Finance Teacher will design and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction to help high school students develop essential business knowledge, financial literacy, and career readiness skills. The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, creativity, and practical problem-solving through real-world applications, projects, and experiential learning opportunities. He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.Minimum QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Business Education, Marketing Education, Finance, or related fieldExperienceTwo or more years of upper school teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction preferredExperience implementing curriculumBackground in business or industry experienceCertifications/LicensesA valid state teaching license/certification in Business or Career & Technical Education (CTE)Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers and the external communityStrong understanding of financial literacy, marketing principles, and business managementTechnologiesMust be skilled at current educational technology and its applications within the school, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointFamilar with Canvas and instructional technologiesPhysical CapabilitiesAble to stand and walk for a majority of the day; speak and hear clearly; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop and twist; and lift and/or move up to 25 poundsAble to walk up and down stairsPersonal CharacteristicsAffirms CCA's Articles of FaithFaithfully attends a local, Bible-believing church that has a statement of faith in agreement with CCA's Articles of FaithIs deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus ChristAble to recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and prepared to assist them in that taskAble to manage everyday stress with objectivity and optimismAdheres to high ethical standards and exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech and actions towards othersMaintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policyWork Hours/TravelWork week is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday with occasional work in the evenings or on weekends for special school events and activitiesSchool-related travel as necessaryJob Functions and TasksEssential Functions - Administrative & Classroom ManagementWork collaboratively with CCA Administration to implement and enforce the school's disciplinary policies, dress code, and standards of behaviorLead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school cultureMaintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom and communicate classroom needs in accordance with school policyDevelop and maintain an organized process for disseminating assignmentsPromptly grade and return student workKeep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environmentMaintain regular and accurate attendance and grade recordsDemonstrate understanding of how to work with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgroundsMaintain emergency preparedness and safety procedures consistent with established protocolsRepresent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general publicTreat all students with kindness and respect and continually reinforce their self-worth in Christ while equipping them with knowledge and tools needed to make positive life choicesRegularly collaborate with teaching colleagues, administration and other school personnel to contribute to the positive development of the school environment, learning community, programs and activitiesAttend and participate in all scheduled in-service, committee, faculty, and parent-teacher organization meetingsEssential Functions - InstructionalDevelop and implement a comprehensive curriculum in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance aligned with state and district standardsRegularly integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities and lesson plansTeach a variety of courses such as Introduction to Business, Marketing Principles, Personal Finance, and EntrepreneurshipFacilitate timely feedback with students and parents to ensure students remain on track with learning goals and objectivesPlan engaging lessons that promote student inquiry, creativity, and real-world connections.Incorporate project-based learning, simulations, and case studies to enhance student understanding of financial and business concepts.Sponsor or support career and technical student organizationssuch as DECA or FBLACollaborate with colleagues, counselors, and community partners to support student career exploration and post-secondary planningSupplemental FunctionsUtilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growthMay include after-school responsibilities such as advising clubs, attending school events, or coordinating community partnerships