Elementary Teacher
Candidates would be teaching a self-contained classroom with 14-18 students.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
Teaching experience and ACSI or state certification is a plus.
Our employees must be active members of a Bible-believing church.
More specific requirements are detailed below.
Spiritual
Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes
Sets example of the importance of prayer, Bible study, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship
Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff
Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education, and assists them in the task
Encourages students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith
Emphasizes to students the reality of their self-worth in Christ
Consistently attends, supports, and is a member in good standing at a Bible believing church
Instructional
Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work
Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for the administrator's review
Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child-spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional
Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Non-instructional and Professional
Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Seeks the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents, and is teachable
Provides input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee, faculty, and other designated meetings
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for dealing with emergencies
Contributes to the general improvement of the school program
Personal
Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Exercises friendliness and consideration, treating students without partiality
Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
Maintains a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste
Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication; speaks with clear articulation.
Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
Recognizes the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency and the general public