SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER: K-8TH GRADE

Ministry summary: The elementary teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

Required Professional Qualities

It is expected that the ELEMENTARY TEACHER will …

Hold a BACHELOR’S degree from an accredited post-secondary institution or be willing to participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period.
Hold ACSI TEACHER CERTIFICATION or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period.

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets curriculum objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards.
• Create lessons plans that incorporate instructional strategies, considers learning styles and actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains classroom standards of behavior with positive reinforcement. Follows the school-wide discipline policy.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other documentations as needed.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in doing word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, emailing, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

Required Personal Qualities

It is expected that the ELEMENTARY will …

• Sign and live by the school’s lifestyle statement (attached) as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Defend principles and conviction in the face of pressure and partisan influence.
• Recognize her or his mistakes and take measures to correct them.
• Be a team player.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with a clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.
• Place her or his school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School type:

• Private school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Williamsburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person