2026/2027 Junior High Teacher (General Ed)

Job DetailsJob Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $40,488.00 - $75,003.00 Salary
General Description:  To prayerfully minister to students in their faith and train them to live their faith. Teachers educate students in subject matters, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible young men and women of God.  UCA recognizes teaching as integral part of the 5-fold ministry given to the church in Ephesians 4:11-13. As such, UCA teachers serve as ministers to help advance the mission and vision of United Christian Academy.

Reports To:  The principal directly and indirectly to all authorities to whom the principal is subject.

Qualifications & Responsibilities
Qualifications:

Must be a born-again Christian.
Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith, Statement of Conduct and Ministry of Teaching statement.
Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
Must understand and commit to UC Academy’s educational objectives and philosophy of education.
Must hold a bachelor’s degree and a teacher’s certification through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school prefers and provides additional compensation for dual certification (ACSI + State).
Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
TB clearance within the last four years.
Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

DOMAIN 1: Personal & Spiritual Responsibilities

1.  Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste

2.  Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action

Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
Participates and contributes to staff devotional and prayer
Commits and contributes to a local church

3. Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity

Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity
Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
Maintains good attendance

DOMAIN 2: Classroom Management

1. Maintains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning

The classroom is warm and inviting
The classroom is clean, safe, and orderly
Displays are updated regularly, showing students’ work or instructional materials
Classroom set up and furniture arrangement facilitates--not hinders--instruction

2.  Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom

The teacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
Students exhibit cordial respect for the teacher
Students are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another

3.  Ensures that students consistently perform at a high level

The teacher establishes and leads the class to work towards high standards
Students understand and follow classroom procedures and standards
Students engage in lessons/tasks productively and enthusiastically
Students are intrinsically motivated to give their best efforts
Transitions students between lessons/activities with minimal downtime
The teacher maintains proper control of the classroom

DOMAIN 3: Instruction

1.  Plans and teaches lessons that contribute towards fulfillment of expectations outlined in Curriculum Guides

Completes and submits lesson plans as instructed by the Principal

2.  Presents lessons that are well structured and appropriately paced

States a clear objective for each lesson
Lessons contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion
Uses transitions to connect main points
Integrates lessons with other disciplines

3. Presents lessons that “connect” with students

Connects lessons to students’ prior knowledge or experience
Tailors lessons for the group’s maturity and ability level
Appeals to different modes of learning (audio, visual, kinesthetic)
Checks for understanding and adjusts when necessary

4.  Cultivates high-level, critical thinking skills in students

Encourages students to explain, elaborate, or defend answers
Guides students in problem-solving processes
Equips students to analyze, synthesize, and apply
Refrains from “spoon feeding” students
Corrects student errors appropriately and sensitively

5.  Instills a Biblical worldview in students

Makes direct connection to Scripture when appropriate
Guides students to evaluate content against a Biblical worldview
Encourages students towards faith in and obedience