Instructor Qualifications & Commitments

• Be a professing Christian and model Christ-like character.
• Pass a criminal background check before beginning service.
• Agree to and sign RSHA's Statement of Faith.
• Be willing to repent and grow when correction is needed.

Classroom Readiness & Professionalism

• Arrive at least 10 minutes before your class begins.
• Commit to teaching for the full 30-week academic year.
• Have at least one substitute-ready lesson plan prepared; add more as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Deliver high-quality, well-prepared instruction.
• Attend all required trainings (three 30-minute sessions during academy days).
• Be open to classroom observation and feedback.

Teaching Philosophy & Student Interaction

• Promote respectful, non-punitive classroom management.
• Treat students, parents, and staff with dignity and grace.
• Avoid heavy-handed discipline; collaborate on solutions to challenges.
• Maintain a visible presence—be the "eyes and ears" of the academy during your time on campus.

Curriculum, Materials & Course Planning

• Develop proficiency and genuine interest in your subject.
• Find appropriate curriculum and assignments for your class.
• Seek leadership review for new curriculum or materials when in doubt.
• Submit a full syllabus with detailed grading rubric for core academic classes.
• For enrichment/non-core classes, clearly outline expectations to students and parents (pass/fail or skill-based).
• Submit a detailed supply list tied to any materials fee.
• Be ready to show receipts; material fees should not exceed 20% over actual costs.

Parent & Student Collaboration

• Partner with parents and students to encourage success and resolve struggles.
• Address academic or behavioral issues with care, clarity, and respect.

Faith & Example

• Strive to be an example of Christ-like actions, attitudes, and motivations.
• “For by grace you have been saved through faith… it is the gift of God.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV)

Instructor Absence

• If you must miss a class, arrange for a qualified substitute.
• Provide your sub with a ready-to-teach lesson plan.
• Notify leadership as soon as possible—preferably the day before or by 7:30 AM the day of.
• Use phone or text for time-sensitive communication (email may not be checked in time).