5th Science​/Social Studies Teacher

5th Grade Teacher Science/Social Studies

Community Christian School - A great place to work and have an impact on kids for Christ! Located just 15 minutes south of Atlanta, the mission of Community Christian School is to introduce students to Christ, developing Christian character through spiritually dynamic and academically challenging programs, while preparing them to be godly leaders who will make a difference for Christ. Should you join our team, you will be in a positive, supportive, and rewarding Christian environment.

With small class sizes, a variety of academic and extracurricular experiences, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive administrative team, employees at CCS come to know their colleagues and students as a "work family" in the truest sense.

Position: 5th Grade Teacher Science/Social Studies

Regular duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing engaging and challenging instruction in assigned content area
• Using a variety of instructional strategies for students with different learning styles and needs, including small group instruction and differentiated lessons
• Creating a classroom environment that promotes learning and fosters age-appropriate growth and development for all students
• Managing the classroom behavior of all students according to classroom rules and student handbook
• Creating and posting lesson plans on a consistent basis
• Maintaining an accurate and up to date grade book, providing students and parents with real time feedback on learning
• Assessing student learning through a variety of methods including formative and summative assessments
• Communicating with parents to inform them of student progress, including written, phone, or face to face conferencing as needed
• Sending home a weekly newsletter updating parents on classroom projects, assessments, and other special class or grade level events
• Participating in meaningful professional development opportunities as coordinated by the CCS Administrative Team
• Attending, supporting or sponsoring extracurricular activities and clubs as assigned
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Administrative Team including lunch, recess, and carline

Physical requirements include:

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to clearly communicate with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to travel to and from the workplace

Required qualifications include:

• Belief in Jesus Christ and status as saved Christian in accordance with the Christian faith and the mission of CCS
• Bachelor's degree or higher in field
• Ability to effectively communicate (written, oral) in standard English

Preferred qualifications include:

• State certification in elementary education (K5-5th)
• Previous teaching experience at the elementary level

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation for private schools in this area
• 401 K plan
• Health and medical plan
• Paid leave, along with breaks during the school year for holidays
• Tuition discounts for employees who enroll their children at CCS