MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching)-Missouri State University

A picture to inspire your summer vacation!
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The count down begins... Summer vacation is just around the corner!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." ~ Kathy Davis

Everyone needs to feel this way!
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Hello Facebook! The inspirational quote for this week is:
"Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor, upon which one walks as a matter of course and prescriptive right."
--Aldous Huxley

Sometimes how we say things does not translate to student understanding.
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A little picture to help you through the day or the week.
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Hey Facebook friends,
There is a new scholarship for current or upcoming MAT students. Hurry and apply, because the deadline is May 9th! For more information please visit the MAT blog or link below.
http://blogs.missouristate.edu/mat/

MAT Program Blog | Important NewsPosted onApril 30, 2013byChelsea Boehler Current or incoming graduate students that meet the scholarship criteria must apply as soon as possible! http://graduate.missouristate.edu/DiversityScholarships.htm The application form is linked from this webpage. The deadline for applicatio...

Instead of an inspiration quote this week, I am providing a link to watch a motivational video. This will help you in your own life and help the way you teach your students. I hope you enjoy the video.
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motivational videos for success for students - Bing Videos

Good morning Facebook! The website below offers teachers motivation and inspiration through poems. Check it out when you have some time! :)
http://www.alaboon.com/teacher_inspiration.htm

Hey Facebook friends, New Covenant Academy needs teachers for the school year of 2013-2014.

New Covenant Academy is an interdenominational Christian school encompassing grades K4 through 12 in Springfield, MO. The Academy is accredited by AdvancED; and is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Missouri State High School Activities Association, and the Mark Twain Conference.

For Employment Opportunities Contact: Kelly Sorci, Executive Administrative Assistant to the CAO/CFO at email: [email protected] or New Covenant Academy, 3304 S Cox Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 ,Phone (417) 887-9848 ext. 403.
Employment applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from www.newcovenant.net ; go to "About Us", click on "Employment Opportunities" and the link is at the bottom of the page. Although all employees are required to have a Christian testimony, NCA does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability

Position Job Summary:

5th and 6th Grade Elementary Teacher with Science Emphasis
Description: Full-time 10 month contracted 5TH/6TH Grade Teacher-Emphasis in Science. Position begins in August 2013.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range is $23,410 to $30,330 depending on credentials and experience. If a full-time contract is offered, the position would include a medical insurance package plus a 50% discount in tuition for your own qualifying student to attend New Covenant Academy.

4 th Grade Elementary Teacher
Description: Full-time 10 month contracted 4th Grade Teacher. Position begins in August 2013.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range is $23,410 to $30,330 depending on credentials and experience. If a full-time contract is offered, the position would include a medical insurance package plus a 50% discount in tuition for your own qualifying student to attend New Covenant Academy. This position is open due to the enrollment growth of the elementary dept, we are adding a second 4th grade section.

K-12 Physical Education Teacher Description: Full-time 10 month contracted K-12 Physical Education Teacher. Position begins in August 2013.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range is $23,410 to $30,330 depending on credentials and experience. If a full-time contract is offered, the position would include a medical insurance package plus a 50% discount in tuition for your own qualifying student to attend New Covenant Academy.

Music Teacher 2 Part-time K-4 th Vocal Music OR 6-12th Grade Band.
Description: New Covenant Academy is seeking two qualified part-time teaching candidates for its music program for the fall 2013-2014. (For the right person, this could be one full-time position) for Elementary Vocal Music grades Kindergarten through 4th grade and Instrumental Music-Band grades 6-12. At this time the fall schedule in unknown. Preferred candidates will have the appropriate certification in music education, as well as experience in performing arts, the ability to prepare students for concerts and for the upper grade band teacher---
proficient understanding of MSHSAA competition and general music competition requirements.
Compensation and Benefits: Part-time salary is a pro-ration of the full-time teacher salary schedule based on hours worked. If a full-time contract is offered, Salary range for a FT 10 month contracted teacher is $23,410 to $30,330 depending on credentials and experience. If a full-time contract is offered, the position would include a medical insurance package plus a 50% discount in tuition for your own qualifying student to attend New Covenant Academy. (Note: Medical insurance is not offered for part-time employees. However a pro-rated tuition discount
for your own qualifying student to attend NCA would be a pro-rated discount based on hours worked.)

Middle School English Teacher Description: Full-time 10 month contracted Middle School English Teacher. Position begins in August 2013.
Compensation and Benefits: FT 10 month contracted teacher is $23,410 to $30,330 depending on credentials and experience. If a full-time contract is offered, the position would include a medical insurance package plus a 50% discount in tuition for your own qualifying student to attend New Covenant Academy.

High School Girls Basketball Coach Position Description: This is a seasonal, part-time position. Candidate must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours
and willing to work with the Athletic Director to become MSHSAA approved. High degree of integrity. Strong leadership and communication skills. Must have the ability to work well with adolescent students and their families; with the ability and maturity to encourage positive growth in all areas socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary for the contracted season Nov. 2013 to March 2014 is approximately $3,000. Working hours are according to the practice and game schedule. There are no benefits associated with this position. Note: If a candidate accepts a teaching position in another area of the school, this position can be added as additional duties.

High School Girls Volleyball Coach Position Description: This is a seasonal, part-time position. Candidate must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours and willing to work with the Athletic Director to become MSHSAA approved. High degree of integrity. Strong leadership and communication skills. Must have the ability to work well with adolescent students and their
families; with the ability and maturity to encourage positive growth in all areas socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Compensation and Benefits: Salary for the contracted season Aug. 2013 to May 2014 is approximately $3,700. Working hours are according to the practice and game schedule. There are no benefits associated with this position. Note: If a candidate accepts a teaching position at NCA in another area of the school, this position may be added as additional duties.

http://www.newcovenant.net/

Hey everyone, I have provided you with two resources below, but now here is some humor for the week. I thought this was funny and I hope you do too.
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