Teacher & Residential Hall Parent

Primary Responsibilities

Classroom Teaching and Academic Formation

• Teach assigned classes in alignment with MMS curriculum, standards, mission, and educational goals.
• Create a classroom environment that supports students’ spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the needs of individual students and small groups.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, and technology as appropriate.
• Integrate a biblical worldview into instruction, helping students understand each subject through the lens of Scripture.
• Evaluate student academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Help students develop strong study habits, responsibility, and a sense of purpose in their learning.
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty task forces, professional development, and school activities as needed.
• Maintain professional competence and pursue growth as an educator.

Student Relationships and Discipleship

• Establish Christ-centered relationships with students marked by trust, care, consistency, and appropriate boundaries.
• Motivate students to develop knowledge, skills, habits, attitudes, and character that honor Christ.
• Identify student needs and help coach students toward healthy solutions.
• Encourage students in their academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development.
• Serve as a role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, responsibility, humility, and Christian character.
• Supervise students in classroom and out-of-classroom activities.

Residential Hall Parent Responsibilities

• Help create a home-like atmosphere on the residence hall rooted in Christian values, care, structure, and stability.
• Support the spiritual and emotional needs of children through prayer, devotions, biblical encouragement, and daily care.
• Attend to students’ physical needs, including personal care, hygiene, health routines, clothing needs, cleanliness, and healthy daily structure.
• Provide guidance, discipline, and correction in a consistent, age-appropriate, and grace-filled manner.
• Help children develop social skills, problem-solving skills, time management, responsibility, and healthy ways to express emotions.
• Monitor students’ educational progress and provide support for homework and school assignments.
• Encourage students’ involvement in social, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Work respectfully with parents and legal guardians, supporting family communication and honoring confidentiality.
• Help students navigate grief, transition, adjustment, and the challenges that may accompany removal from home.
• Model patience, affection, steadiness, and Christlike love in daily interactions.

Faculty and Ministry Collaboration

• Work cooperatively with other teachers, hall parents, administrators, and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Support MMS policies, procedures, standards, and campus rhythms.
• Participate in staff meetings, worship services, residential responsibilities, and ministry activities as assigned.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Education, MMS President, Director of Home Life, or other designated leaders.