Elementary School Teacher; Pre-K 3

Position: Elementary School Teacher (Pre-K 3)
San Antonio Christian School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leader to serve as a faculty member. Located on a beautiful 71-acre campus, SACS is a non-denominational covenant Christian school with small class sizes and quality academics, coupled with a wide range of art and athletic opportunities which provide students with a Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service.

The faculty member’s goal is to help students learn skills and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. They are responsible for teaching and educating students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to their care by the Parents, Principals, Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and the Board of Directors.

This position is instrumental in sustaining a school environment that is safe, encouraging, and fosters the development of the student.

This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in those around them, adhering to SACS Heart of a Lion Core Values.

HEART OF A LION CORE VALUESDemonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach.

Lives out and promotes the school’s values.

Recognizing the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task.

Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV).Memorize and help fulfill the school’s mission statement.

Agree with the school’s statement of faith.

Live by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBLITIESUphold ethical, honest, and respectful conduct in personal and professional matters, appreciating the diversity of conservative Christianity and following the Matthew 18 principle for conflict resolution.

Demonstrate the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality concerning the sharing of information.

Demonstrate emotional stability, objectivity, flexibility, and optimism in dealing with everyday stress and communicating the Gospel of Christ to young people.

Maintain a clean, modest, and tasteful personal appearance that models Christian values and follows school policy.

Supervise daily functioning of the school (morning, lunch, and afternoon duties), extracurricular activities, and school functions as assigned, ensuring accountability and security of funds collected in the classroom.

Participate in orientations, trainings, meetings, development programs, and activities that support the school's mission and vision, and model good attendance and punctuality.

Knowledgeable and flexibility to maintain students both in a traditional classroom and in an online format. Flexible to work with students both in a traditional classroom setting and online setting.

Able to train and assist students on multiple platforms as needed (Canvas, Microsoft, Teams, and FACTS).Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

Willing to participate in continuing education opportunities that will increase proficiency and job skills.

INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBIILTIESBiblical Worldview Immersion
- Teaches from a distinctively Christian perspective. Appropriately immerses/integrates a Biblical Worldview into the curriculum

Content Knowledge & Pedagogy
- Maintains expertise in content and pedagogy. Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum and developmental needs of students by planning relevant learning experiences.

Lesson Plans/Curriculum Mapping
- Actively engaged in curriculum mapping process. Lessons are well structured and reflect best practices by including measurable standards, student engagement strategies, and assessments. All elements of an effective lesson are evident. This includes: clear purpose & objective, review & anticipatory set, teaching & modeling, guided practice,…