Job Description

Instructional Faculty - EnglishThis position offices in-person, on campusAn Instructional Faculty member in the English Department at Valor Christian High School demonstrates strong competency across English curricula and collaborates closely with the English team to design consistent assessments and deliver effective instruction. They prepare students to become Christ-centered leaders by integrating Biblical truth and Christian values into daily teaching. Faculty demonstrate a vibrant personal faith, love students well, and cultivate respectful, engaging classrooms that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. They also mentor students spiritually, emotionally, and academically through Life Groups, prayer partnerships, and co-curricular opportunities, partnering with parents and colleagues to support holistic student growth and achievement.Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values. RESPONSIBILITIESPossess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work

Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence

• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
• Implore meaningful instructional techniques and texture in the classroom to engage a variety of learning styles and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation
• Provide a learning environment and classroom management style built upon mutual respect and conducive to student learning
• Understand the curriculum of a wide range of English courses (college preparatory, honors, AP, etc.)
• Collaborate with the English team to develop and deliver consistent assessments and sound instruction

Commitment to Student Centricity

• Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social maturation
• Invest in the lives of students through Life Groups, senior prayer partners, co-curricular programming and other mentorship opportunities
• Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each student
• Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth, spiritual development, and achievement
• Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Valor team members in order to strengthen student performance and support

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate

• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins

Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission

• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and fiscal stewardship
• Be a ‘culture- keeper’

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel, and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

RELATIONSHIPS

• English Department Chair and English Team
• Director of Humanities and Postsecondary Advancement
• Academic Support Team
• Parents and Students
• Other Valor departments and team members as needed

RESULTSThe Instructional Faculty member in English will have successfully advanced students’ spiritual formation, college readiness, and cultural engagement by integrating Biblical truth with effective English instruction. Students will have experienced God’s love through daily interactions and grow confident in His purpose for their lives. They will have developed strong understanding of the subject of English and demonstrated college and career-ready competencies in communication, research, problem-solving, and discussion. The faculty member’s leadership will have fostered holistic student growth spiritually, academically, and personally within a Christ-centered learning environment.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subject(s) to be taught
• Advanced Degree in an English-related area is preferred
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding
• Desire to teach and/or experience within Christian education

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.POSITION TYPE: A: Student-facing position. Traditional school calendar. August - May. This position offices in-person, on campusHOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, ExemptSUPERVISOR: English Department ChairBENEFITS:

• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

PAY RANGE: $53,000 - $75,000/annually START DATE: July 30, 2026