Middle School Teacher (for 2026-2027 school year)
Position Reports to: Principal for campus
Position Classification: full time, at-will, salaried, exempt
Position Requirements:
State/ACSI teacher certification preferred, but must be able to obtain ACSI certification within the established timeframe
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in preferably Education from an accredited college
Experience working in an education environment
Experience working with similar-aged children
Demonstrates effective communication skills with parents, children, and staff
Character Description:
Born-again Christian
Models a Christian lifestyle
Person of integrity
Loyal and maintains confidence
Team player
Teachability
Position Overview:
The teacher is responsible for maintaining an academic and spiritually stimulating learning environment for the students assigned to the classroom. This includes helping students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.
Position Responsibilities:
Attitude and Skills with Children:
• Relate with appropriate and respectful voice and actions to all children
• Responsible for safety and welfare of children
• Provides effective and appropriate discipline within school guidelines
Planning and Leading:
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities, accommodating various learning styles/abilities
• Maintain review/revision of current curriculum mapping in all subjects
• Adequate preparation for the day's activities
• Consistent integration of spiritual concepts
Attitudes and Skills with Parents:
• Maintain confidentiality and tact with negative information
• Available to parents
• Keep parents informed of the child's progress
• Seeks input before making difficult decisions or recommendations to parents
Teacher Responsibilities:
• A role model for students and other teachers
• Keeps classroom in order
• Assist with recess and after-school duties
• Supervise classroom
• Read, follow and support employee handbook
Attitudes and Skills with Co-workers
• Work as a team member and diligent to preserve unity within the staff
• Consistently show commitment, enthusiasm, and involvement
General Work Habits:
• Prompt and reliable attendance record
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Conscious of health and safety issues
• Attend in-service training as required
Competencies
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity
• Ability to supervise and motivate people
• Initiates meeting the needs of the students and staff
• Works well with children
• Maintain appropriate certifications that align with our accreditation requirements
Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Head of School.
Valley Christian School is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing students academically, spiritually, and personally. Founded in 1974 with just eleven students, Valley has grown into a thriving school serving over 775 students across three campuses in Oshkosh and Neenah.
At the heart of Valley’s mission is a commitment to helping students discover their God-given design and equipping them to reach their full potential. Through a rigorous academic program integrated with biblical truth, we seek to prepare students to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
For our faculty and staff, Valley offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where educators are supported both professionally and spiritually. Teachers are encouraged to grow in their craft, build meaningful relationships with students, and integrate faith into everyday learning.
Our community is one of partnership—among staff, families, and churches—creating a supportive and purpose-driven culture. Many of our graduates go on to succeed in a wide range of fields, carrying with them the strong academic foundation and Christ-centered values developed during their time at Valley.
As we look ahead, Valley Christian School remains committed to growth, innovation, and continued excellence in Christian education—while staying rooted in the mission that has guided us for over 50 years: to graduate Christ-centered world-changers.