Lower Elementary Home & School Hybrid Teacher, Part-time

SCHOOL INFORMATION

NorthPointe Christian Schools isan independent Christian school formed in 1972 serving over 1,300 preschool through high school students from over 120 churches. NPC's pairs academic excellence with a strong, Christ-centered environment to reach our mission of "equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ."

NorthPointe's Home &Hybrid Program is entering its 18thyear of partnering with families in a Hybrid model with 2 days of in class instruction, and 2 days of home instruction. More information about the program can be found HERE.

• This is a part-time position teaching Lower Elementary in our Hybrid Program for the  school year.
• Teaching on Tuesday and Thursday school days, 7:30am-3:30pm
• Providing lessons for homeschool days on Monday and Wednesday
• Staff development may be required on some Wednesdays.

• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily teaching.
• Teach and support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for students per the curriculum goals and policies of NorthPointe Christian Schools. Learn and implement new curriculum when necessary.
• Create and submit daily lesson plans every week.
• Plan learning experiences that help each student achieve the stated objectives. Use class time well with activities that engage students' attention and have a clear purpose.
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that are suitable to the age level and developmental needs of your students. Adapt teaching methods, strategies, and materials to meet the needs and learning styles of students.
• Create, assign, and grade assessments and assignments for students.
• Define responsible Christian behavior for students, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad behavior in the classroom. Create and model an environment of respect and care.
• Help students learn self-discipline through appropriate encouragement, correction, and counseling. Promote a healthy peer environment among students.
• Communicate positively and regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress, needs, grades, successes, and challenges via phone call, email, or in person.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students. Remain professional in attire and behavior.
• Set up the classroom and regularly clean and maintain it as a safe and effective learning environment.
• Provide supervision to students in the classroom, and hallways. Follow safety protocols for where students can be and how to secure the building.
• Be timely in reporting to work and when at work, assure students are also timely when going to and from specials and other school activities.
• Participate in required meetings, school-wide training, and events as requested by the administration and required by the State.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Work constructively with colleagues and administration by building relationships, contributing ideas, listening to the ideas of others, and collaborating to best meet the needs of students. Collaborate with grade level team in areas such as sharing field trips, lessons, theme ideas, etc.
• Collaborate closely with ESS and MTSS teams regarding student needs and interventions.
• Participate in a staff committee.
• Carry out the procedures and protocols in the employee handbook and respect decisions made by leadership.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding questions, concerns, and needs.

• Active Christian in agreement with and willing to sign the NorthPointe Christian School’s Foundational statements.
• Valid Teaching Certificate. Bachelor’s Degree, minimum.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Able to pass required background checks and fingerprint screening.

• Successfully work with a variety of students, individually and in small groups.
• Adapt classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Be equipped for a 1:1 Mac Book system,…