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_Teacher, Grades 6-8 Math (OJA)
Job Code:2026-ANTB90-CG-004
Location:Orlando Junior Academy
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
  

Location:
Ready for a new adventure in Adventist education? Orlando Jr. Academy (OJA) is a progressive and innovative school located in Central Florida. It is located very close to downtown Orlando, adjacent to the largest AdventHealth hospital in Central Florida and a few miles from the AdventHealth headquarters office. OJA is striving to move beyond the traditional models of Adventist education and reimagine learning. They offer pre-kindergarten through eighth grade to an enrollment of nearly 150 students. The school is operated as a Florida Conference Constituent school. OJA is building a culture that shifts the learning paradigm where students understand, develop, and use their knowledge and skills in a relevant way. OJA is implementing innovative and creative learning strategies that support Deeper Learning competencies:
  1. Master core academic content
  2. Think critically and solve complex problems
  3. Work collaboratively
  4. Communicate effectively
  5. Learn how to learn
  6. Develop academic mindsets
Check out Orlando Jr. Academy's vision for learning at: http://www.discoveroja.com/

Job Summary:
OJA has an immediate opening for a dedicated, caring, dynamic middle school homeroom teacher whose responsibilities include teaching math to grades six through eight. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative spirit and a passion for children and educational excellence. Applicants for this position must model Christ-like behavior and attitudes which will positively impact students in leading them to Christ. She/He must be able to deliver instruction to students using a variety of teaching methods and activities. The selected employee may also be responsible for other school duties as may be assigned.

Skills, Education, and Experience Required:
Applicant must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. A minimum of a bachelor's degree with North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). Three years of successful classroom experience is preferred. Must be a team player; have a service-oriented attitude; and be an effective communicator, possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills. The selected applicant must have the ability to positively engage and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students and families of diverse backgrounds regardless of language, ethnicity, race, or socioeconomic status. Possessing competent technology skills using current educational software and hardware is essential. Additional traits should include strong leadership and organizational skills, attention to detail, self-directed, and motivated. Absolute confidentiality is required. Curriculum familiarity, content knowledge, as well as knowledge of proficiency in instructional delivery are crucial. Most importantly, the applicant must possess a love for God, a love for working with children, and a desire to see each child in Heaven.

Job Responsibilities:
The teacher will be expected to:
  1. Promote the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy, ensuring that all subject matter is taught from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective based on curriculum guidelines and requirements of the North American Division, Southern Union Conference, and Florida Conference.
  2. Develop weekly lesson plans and submit them to the principal as required. Lesson plans are to include Objectives, Procedures and Evaluation for each learning style. Must also demonstrate evidence of lesson/unit planning and preparation that honors individual diversity and builds upon prior knowledge.
  3. Select resource material to support the subject matter that is academically and developmentally appropriate for diverse abilities and interests.
  4. Deliver engaging and effective instruction to students, employ a variety of teaching techniques and activities appropriate to student learning styles and subject matter, stimulate critical and creative thinking, and monitor student understanding.
  5. Use a variety of evaluation techniques to provide feedback and communicate progress, providing opportunities for students to learn from mistakes as well as successes.
  6. Utilize appropriate classroom management routines that facilitate student engagement and continuity.
  7. Provide for individual differences through diagnostic and prescriptive teaching.
  8. Communicate challenging expectations that encompass critical and creative thinking as well as problem-solving skills.
  9. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning and development, allowing sufficient time for academic activities.
  10. Utilize effective behavior management techniques which promote self-discipline.
  11. Systematically involve all students in the instructional process and encourage intellectual risk taking.
  12. Maintain accurate and organized student class records (attendance, grades, etc.) on the school's Student Information System in compliance with administration.
  13. Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the school community to enhance the educational experience.
  14. Communicate with parents regularly, keeping them well-informed.
  15. Be willing to grow professionally.
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