Employment

Description

The Upper School Mathematics Department at Briarwood Christian School seeks a dynamic and experienced full-time Junior High School Mathematics Teacher for the 2021-2022 academic year to begin on-site onboarding with new faculty training no later than July 26. We are looking for a teacher who exhibits excellence in and out of the classroom for the glory of God and who strives to holistically develop his/her students to become: Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ, Responsible Stewards, Compassionate Neighbors, and Courageous Learners. We are interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching through multiple levels of the high school mathematics curriculum, from the introductory level through the AP level. 

We are looking for passionate, dynamic teachers that, ideally, demonstrate:

• experience in effectively leading Christ-centered, student-focused, collaborative, engaging, and innovative classes;
• a Biblically informed philosophy of Christian education;
• an understanding of and love for students as image-bearers of God, and, thus, a commitment to Christian discipleship;
• a growth mindset and leadership of their own learning, especially in Biblical and content-area knowledge; and
• a deep understanding of and desire to live out Briarwood’s mission and vision. 

Requirements and Responsibilities

Mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church

• Agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and a lifestyle consistent with the school’s Declaration of Moral Integrity (available on the Employment page of the school website)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics; Master’s or Doctoral degree in Mathematics is preferred
• 3+ years of experience teaching Precalculus or higher is required, ideally in a Christian high school setting
• NCTM membership preferred; National Board Certification is highly preferred
• Provide mathematics instruction through a Biblical world and life view
• Passion for and experience in helping students uncover real-world connection to mathematics
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with faculty
• Work closely with the Department Chair and colleagues to develop and implement teaching, learning, and discipleship strategies in order for all students to grow and achieve
• Desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and Prayer (GAP)
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Proficient using various forms of technology to support and facilitate instruction as well as administrative purposes
• Experience relevant to participating in, teaching, and, ideally, leading co-curricular activities or other program areas (e.g., coaching a sport, student clubs, committee work, etc.)
• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed periodically)

The following questions will be part of this job application:

What does active engagement look like in your classroom?
How do you track student progress in your classroom?

Description
The IT department at Briarwood Christian School seeks an experienced IT professional for a full time 12-month position that includes some on-call and after hours work.  Primary responsibilities include supporting our faculty and staff with all technology needs and assisting the Director of IT in all operations.  Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to performing system administration on all IT management systems, helping secure all IT systems, and assisting with end user technology training.  
The qualified individual must be an evangelical Christian and will be expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing his or her day to day duties. He or she must enjoy working in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic environment and be committed to life-long learning.  

Responsibilities:
Provides ongoing one on one IT support to all faculty and staff.  
Assists the Director of IT, including being capable of maintaining all IT operations in the event the Director of IT is unavailable.

• Assists the Director of IT with the following: network maintenance, project planning, budgeting, research and testing of new products, summer project implementation, and securing all IT systems.
• Helps to identify and remediate reoccurring technical issues while reporting them to the IT Director.
• Keeps detailed logs of support issues by documenting them though the helpdesk system and other means.
• Performing system administration on all computer systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of IT and school administration. 

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in Chrome, Macintosh, and Windows operating systems
• Networking experience including TCP/IP, routing, cat 5+ cabling, fiber optics, firewalls, and network design
• A working knowledge of server systems including Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, Microsoft File Servers
• A desire to learn more as needed and to keep up with changes in technology
• Ability to write scripts for system management for both Windows and MacOS
• In depth knowledge of iOS and iCloud, along with experience in managing MDM systems
• Experience servicing multiple technology devices like projectors, cameras, printers, etc
• Familiar with Google Workspace and its components including an understanding of how email flows on the Internet
• Strong customer service skills
• Good communication and typing skills
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs
   

Title:  Full-Time Maintenance Position - Female
Full-Time Maintenance worker needed for the Upper Campus of the School.  Day Shift.  Hourly pay rate with benefits.
Duties:  Cleaning throughout the shift; checking/cleaning women’s locker rooms and restrooms throughout the school day or during events; assisting in lunchroom cleanup; moving furniture; painting; room set-up; other maintenance work as needed.

Due to the nature of entering women’s restrooms and locker rooms throughout the day this position is restricted to a female employee.
Requires: light lifting; operating cleaning and occasionally regular maintenance equipment
Full background check required.

Spiritual and Lifestyle Requirements:
Briarwood Christian employees are to conduct themselves in private and in public consistent with the doctrinal and lifestyle standards of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Briarwood Christian School and as stated in church and school contracts, agreements, and handbooks and manuals.
Briarwood Christian School is a Christian ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church representing Jesus Christ throughout the local community. As a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, BCS employees are called to minister to students and parents.  Because every subject is integrated with biblical truth, there is no secular/sacred division in the work that teachers and school staff perform. Consequently, Briarwood Christian School requires its employees to be born-again Christians who live their lives as Christian role models and to integrate biblical truth in everything they teach and do. Employees will conduct themselves in a way that will not raise questions regarding their Christian testimonies. A Christian lifestyle should reflect the biblical perspective of integrity and of appropriate personal and family relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior. An employee is expected to demonstrate a teachable spirit, an ability to share love for others, and a willingness to live contentedly under authority.
Briarwood Christian School expects all of its employees and volunteers to model the same Christian values and lifestyle that it seeks to inculcate in its students. Employees must be able to declare (a) that they have not engaged in, (b) that they are not engaging in, (c) that they will not engage in, and d) that they will not condone or advocate in personal, teaching or professional standards during the term of their employment or volunteering: any marriage relationship, civil union, or other union replicating marriage, other than between one man and one woman, or inappropriate sexual conduct. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as the following: heterosexual activity outside of marriage (e.g., premarital sex, cohabitation, extramarital sex), homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning (one’s gender or sexual orientation), other aberrant sexual activity or other sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, use or viewing of pornographic material or websites, and sexual abuse or improprieties toward minors as defined by Scripture and federal or state law. They must understand and agree that this position is firmly rooted in the inerrant and infallible Word of God as expressed in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Example applicable verses include but are not limited to Hebrews 13:4; Luke 6:40; Romans 1:21–27; Romans 10:9–10; I Timothy 4:12, and 1 Corinthians 6:9–20.

Briarwood Christian School, a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a co-educational school serving over 1,680 students in grades JK through 12. The school exists to provide a Christ-centered transformational education that equips and inspires each student to glorify God by maximizing his or her God-given abilities. We have a vision to develop leaders who impact the world by glorifying Christ in every sphere of life and who become: growing disciples of Christ, responsible stewards, compassionate neighbors, and courageous learners. 
The Lower School Campus seeks to hire a music program accompanist for the 2021-2022 academic year to assist with our 5th and 6th grade choir and other musical programs and special events. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Possess a mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church. 
• Advanced piano skills 
• Advanced music theory 
• Proper vocal techniques 
• Sight-reading, conducting, and transposing
• Experience with rehearsal techniques with children’s choirs 

Accompanist Job Description

5th / 6th Grade Choir: (8:00-9:30, Mon-Fri) (While we would prefer a five day commitment, we would be willing to alter this schedule to three days per week.)

• Provide piano accompaniment for all 5th / 6th grade choir rehearsals and concerts.
• Assist in rehearsals by playing piano during vocal warm-ups, playing vocal parts and identifying and correcting singer errors. 
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers by leading rehearsals as necessary.
• Prepare and arrange piano accompaniments as necessary.

K5-4th Grade Programs: (rehearsal times may vary, but are primarily during the morning)

• Provide piano accompaniment tracks as needed for all programs for K5-4th grade.
• Play accompaniment for all rehearsals and performances throughout the school year
• Prepare and arrange piano accompaniments as necessary.
   

Description:  Bus Driver for our shuttle program between campuses before and after school each day.  Appropriate CDL license needed.  Current need is for substitute bus drivers for on-call situations.

Upper Campus part time cleaning personnel opening.  The candidate must be able to work during the regular school day for 5 hours per day assisting in cleaning of the facility.  This position is temporary but could possibly become a permanent position after the COVID-19 cleaning protocols end.
 

This position provides adult supervision of all students riding the shuttle bus between campuses each day. (Not driving)  Multiple positions available for both morning and afternoon shuttle runs.