Bradenton Christian seeks qualified, committed Christian candidates for the position of Elementary School Teacher, who will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. The Bradenton Christian School Elementary Teacher will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the teacher’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school, to the classroom, and to their association with students and parents.

The Elementary School Teacher reports directly to the Elementary School Principal, and is responsible for ensuring the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth and achievement of students.

• Demonstrates a love for God and strong Christian walk; Mentors and models for their students what it means to be a follower of Christ.
• Establishes a developmentally appropriate, positive, and safe learning environment in which they teach subject matter that encourages students to develop and fulfill their spiritual and academic potential.
• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Develops respectful and trusting relationships with each individual student, facilitates opportunities for spiritual, academic, and behavioral growth from a Christ centered Biblical worldview.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, school leadership, and fellow teachers through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in education.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church.
• FL Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility with the ability to obtain and maintain all requirements associated with certification.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher. Education degree preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PAGE BY VISITING US AT:

https://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 3rd grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Work Location: In person