FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Classroom Teacher

I. General Description and Qualifications

• The Classroom Teacher supports and advances the mission of FCS by directing the activities of a class of students; reports to the Principal.
• The Classroom Teacher should have the following qualifications:
• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
• Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
• Strong commitment to Christian education
• Bachelor's or graduate degree, including education courses
• Committed to keeping ACSI or state certification current according to FCS guidelines
• Ability to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere
• Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff
• Strong grasp of subject matter and keen ability to communicate concepts to students with a variety of learning styles, stimulate higher level thinking, and involve students in lessons
• Well organized, diligent, creative
• Ability to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, such as (but not limited to) climbing stairs, riding the bus, supervising students both out-of-doors and indoors
• Teachable, servant spirit

II. Responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher

• Arrives at school promptly and stays until such time as necessary responsibilities are completed
• Develops a warm rapport with students and a positive, secure, neat and attractive classroom environment; trains students in habits and routines which are part of the FCS philosophy; maintains excellent student conduct and attention
• Becomes very familiar with yearly curriculum objectives and participates actively in curriculum writing and revising
• Develops professionally by exploring and being willing to implement new instructional techniques and curriculum
• Uses Curriculum Trak software to prepare lesson plans to ensure that the objectives of the curriculum are being met
• Keeps attendance records, records grades according to department standards, and records of other monies from special projects if applicable
• Fosters a spirit of patriotism and respect by conducting daily pledges
• Places God's Word in a central position in daily instruction, integrating its principles throughout the day
• Prays regularly for each child and presents the Gospel message and other biblical instruction with sensitivity and love; faithfully follows the philosophy and Bible guidelines of the school
• Individualizes instruction and student assessment to meet the needs of both weaker and stronger students in cooperation with Resource Center and fellow teachers
• Learns and applies educationally relevant technology skills for teaching, learning, and administrative tasks with support from the FCS technology department
• Enriches basic curriculum with field trips, creative assignments, and library resources
• Checks student work and sends it home on a regular basis
• Maintains close, cooperative relationship with parents, communicating frequently with parents and responding to parent emails within 24 hours
• Attends weekly faculty meetings, Prayer 'N' Share at least one time weekly, and evening activities of the school as directed; participates in professional development
• Is prompt and faithful with supervision duty on a regularly scheduled basis
• Dresses professionally and modestly, following the Staff Dress Code
• Seeks an awareness of the total school vision and serves willingly in special areas which enhance the overall effectiveness of the ministry