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Elementary Teacher Position

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Seeking: Instructors for grades PreK - 5th

Classification: Full-time, Faculty

Department: Academics (PreK – 5th grades)

Salary: $30,000 - $42,000 depending upon years of education & experience

• Academic/Professional
• Called by God and qualified by previous training and/or experience for his particular position.
• Understands and can explain the Christian philosophy of Biblical basis for education.
• Attends classes, seminars, conventions, etc. as able and available in relevant areas for professional self-improvement.
• Follows school policies and procedures closely.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school and staff.
• Instructional
• Lesson Planning
• On a weekly basis, provide daily lesson plans of adequate depth with the express intent of meeting assigned course objectives in either part or whole as provided, outlined, and directed by the school principal(s).
• Integrates Christ/Bible into all subjects.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional modes and groupings.
• Plans and implements follow-up or review activities to reinforce major objectives.
• Incorporates high-interest, fun, or enrichment learning activities, including field trips, to break up routine and aid motivation.
• Classroom Management
• Prepares materials, resources, etc. for lessons/activities prior to time of activity. Makes all necessary resources available to students. Screens questionable materials.
• Keeps adequate and accurate records (attendance, test results, inventory, Bible memory, etc.) Issues curriculum materials as necessary.
• Closely monitors individual student progress; deals with problems appropriately to the situation, as resources permit.
• Thoughtfully prepares the required student progress report.
• Initiates and maintains effective communication with parents.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to parent-initiated communications.
• Develops, explains and consistently implements/enforces classroom disciplinary procedures within the parameters of school policy.
• Motivates students effectively through a balanced combination of positive and negative incentives (praise, rewards, privileges, rebuke, loss of privileges, etc.).
• Establishes other necessary and beneficial classroom procedures and policies (checking work and goals, bathroom use, composition format, etc.)
• Carefully supervises students at all times they are under his/her direct charge.
• Demonstrates Christ in all classroom actions, words, and attitudes.
• Classroom Environment
• Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Maintains decorative bulletin boards and displays.
• Provides resources and activities for students with free time.
• Instructional Proficiency
• Demonstrates mastery of subject matter.
• Employs Biblical perspective in all aspects of teaching.
• Utilizes instructional techniques appropriate to the situation and student level. Effectively directs and controls learning activities. Helps students to discover answers for themselves. Utilizes different media as appropriate.
• Utilizes positive and negative motivational techniques in teaching. Stimulates student interest and involvement. Inspires each child to achieve at a level consistent with his personal abilities.
• Is aware of the needs of the individual child with concern for his interests, limitation, talents, and abilities.
• Ministers to students in all necessary areas (prayer, counseling, referral to other staff, etc.).
  
  Note:
  
  the “spiritual” and “academic” cannot be separated.
• Uses curriculum materials as tools, not ends in themselves. Supplements these materials as necessary, i. e. teacher runs program, not vice versa.
• Maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintains the dignity of and respect for each child.
Qualifications
• Personal Qualifications
• Be in agreement with the stated vision, mission, and purpose of the school as described in this document. In addition, teachers must be in agreement with terms of the contract, the employee handbook, and the student-parent handbook.
• Give evidence of good moral character by signing the Christian Role…