Join our team

Our Team's Mission

In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8, teachers participate in training the next generation of Christian leaders and equipping them for a life of love, joy, and skillful service.

Profile of a Teacher

Personal Qualities:

• Committed to furthering our school’s Christian mission and philosophy of education

• Agrees to uphold our school’s Statement of Faith

• Willing to submit to and honor the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or Code of Conduct

• Possesses Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)

• Is a member or demonstrates faithful attendance at a local church whose beliefs are consistent with the Nicene Creed

• Views teaching as a high calling

• Is a self-educator and lifetime learner

• Is well-spoken, with excellent grammar, diction, and vocabulary

• Agrees to the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Tyndale Christian School, including the classical framework and a commitment to Charlotte Mason's approach

• Is teachable and committed to grow, learn, and develop new understanding and skills

• Is able to articulate and integrate a biblical worldview into all subject matter

• Shows consistent maturity and emotional stability

• Has a heart for the age of students being taught

• Committed to ensuring students learn well and come to know and love God

Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership:

• Integrate biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all curricula and teaching.

• Be prepared to communicate the school’s religious beliefs to students and others who inquire.

• Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

With Students:

• Models for students genuine love for God, love of Scripture, and love of learning

• Prays privately for each student in the class; prays with the class daily

• Plans teaching schedule on a daily, weekly, trimester or semester, and yearly basis, with the help of Administration

• Works through the curriculum at an appropriate pace, with ongoing assessment of how each child is progressing through the material

• Uses formal and informal assessment tools to measure students' progress

• Individualizes instruction according to each child's needs while moving everyone toward class-wide high standards of achievement

• Identifies and addresses academic or disciplinary problems; documents situations and/or alerts the Head of School or parents when appropriate

• Respects the confidentiality of students, families, and colleagues by using the highest degree of discretion in all communication

• Completes administrative tasks to maintain smooth operation of classroom

With Parents:

• Views parents as students' primary teachers

• Views parent-teacher communication as highly important and valuable; expresses to parents a commitment to teach and nurture their child

• Communicates with parents when issues arise with their child, whether in academics, discipline, or other matters

• Makes parents aware of what is being taught at school through work sent home and other means

With Other Teachers:

• Contributes to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff

• Participates in teacher mentoring relationships and is committed to personal/professional growth

• Participates in training, devotionals, and other meetings and initiatives