Second Grade Teacher and Substitutes

Faith Community Academy Elementary is seeking a 2nd-Grade Elementary School Teacher and Substitute Teachers for the current  school year. FCAE is a small, private Christian School located at the Berea Baptist church complex in Rockville, Virginia at the corner of Pouncey Tract and Ashland Road. Our school provides a giving, caring environment, geared to reach each student with God’s love. Our educators minister to the emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of the children in our community.

We strive to help children form habits of respect, courtesy, self-confidence, responsibility, cooperation, and independence as life‑long learners. For specific information regarding the available positions and employment application, please access the following link: FCAE Employment Application or email the Academy Director at fca.

The Academy Teacher is responsible for upholding the vision, mission, and core values of Faith Community Academy Elementary School, creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth as well as the spiritual growth of the students in their assigned class. The teacher should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in the classroom.

The teacher must work in cooperation with volunteers, parents, other teachers, the director, and any other personnel of Faith Community Academy Elementary School or Berea Baptist Church.

The teacher reports directly to the Academy’s Director. He/She serves as a member of the administrative team and accepts responsibilities as identified by the Director.

• Have a deep commitment to Jesus Christ based on a personal relationship with Him.
• Be a servant leader.
• Have a calling to ministry in and through education.
• Have a solid conviction that Christian education is of utmost importance in guiding children through the challenges of today’s world.
• Have a solid understanding and commitment to the Academy’s Statement of Faith.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of education (Master’s Degree preferred) from an accredited institution.
• Possess a valid teaching certification from ACSI or other teacher accrediting organization.
• CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with accreditation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting, responsive to parents, director, and school staff.
• Ability and willingness to embrace new concepts and technology.

• Be a spiritually mature and growing Christian who is active in his/her local church with a pastoral reference.
• Be a role model in speech, actions, and attitudes (both on and off campus) and model a consistent daily walk with Christ.
• Resolve conflict Biblically with parents, students, staff, and administration.
• Be available for prayer and counseling as needed by parents, teachers, and students.
• Be involved with devotional and prayer time with the faculty.

• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control and perseverance.
• Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Communicating with parents about progress and providing feedback on learning.
  • Being available for parent meetings, phone calls, etc. by answering email messages in a timely manner (within 24 hours).
  • Providing regular communication to parents and students on school activities, norms, and policies.
  • Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents.

• Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity - making Him the ultimate focus in everything that we do.
• Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and help them grow in their relationship with…