Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher

Position: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teachers Needed
Temple Christian School (Lima, Ohio)
K-12 Teachers

Overview:
Temple Christian School is a chartered non-public PreK-12 Community Christian School located in Lima, Ohio. Temple Christian has an enrollment of approximately 350 students and offers a strong academic program along with many athletic and fine arts opportunities. Our mission is to glorify God by providing students a Christ-centered education, marked by excellence, and grounded in Biblical Truth.

Job Description:

TCS is seeking one kindergarten teacher and one 1st grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants should be committed followers of Christ who have been called to Christian education and who are passionate about helping kids grow academically and spiritually. Teachers will be responsible for creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages 21st century learning. Teachers will be responsible for teaching core content subjects from a Biblical worldview, developing effective classroom policies and procedures, meeting the needs of all students, creating daily lesson planning, assessing student achievement, recording grades, maintaining student records, communicating with parents, collaborating with administrators and teachers, and supervising lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.

Qualifications:

1.Spiritually mature Christian who can inspire students to grow closer to God and seek His will for their lives.
2.Agrees with the mission and core values of TCS
3.Certified by the state of Ohio
4.Strong pedagogical and classroom management skills
5.Strong Oral and written communication skills
6.Strong interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, and colleagues
7.Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching kids and seeing them reach their potential academically, spiritually, socially, and physically
8.Highly organized and proactive in meeting curricular goals, standards, and benchmarks
9.Effectively plans, seeks input, and communicates in order to avoid major problems
10.Ability and willingness to adapt lessons, curriculum, and assignments to accommodate students of different academic and learning needs
11.Ability to learn and integrate the latest technology to advance learning in the classroom
12.Willingness to work as a team member by supporting and promoting other programs, classes, teachers, and students
13.A self-starter who demonstrates a positive attitude and is able to overcome obstacles
14.Relational with a proven rapport with students, parents, and peers

Please send cover letter, resume, personal testimony of faith, and references to bowmanb