Indy West Christian School is seeking a committed Christian individual to fill a full-time Lower School Classroom Teacher opening for the 2024 -2025 school year. The ideal candidate has the ability to relate well to students and adults, is highly organized, confidential and has the ability to multitask, coordinate, manage and prioritize. A bachelor's Education is preferred. Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license.

Job Summary:

The Lower School Classroom Teacher is responsible for the daily planning and delivery of core classroom instruction in grades K-2. The teacher will prayerfully help students cultivate attitudes, skills, and subject knowledge that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the glory of God.

Required Professional Qualities

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in education)
• Proper state and ACSI certification Proper state and ACSI certification
• First aid CPR certified
• Ability to work with administrative team and school board
• Ability to relate and work well with students and adults
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, peers, and school leadership
• Ability to coordinate, manage and prioritize

Essential Job Functions - Accountabilities

• Effectively lead and interact with the students
• Provide classroom instruction conducive to learning
• Christ and promote a strong spiritual foundation for students
• Knowledgeable of current best practice literature and methods affecting student learning
• Equipping and encouraging students in their walk with Jesus
• Collaborate, plan, support assist and encourage other team members
• Communicate with students and parents
• Support and encourage students, parents, and fellow workers as instructed in God's Word
• Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and submit to appropriate principal as required
• Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Devise and implement appropriate expectations discipline plan for classroom management
• Plan appropriate field trips to aid student learning
• Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work
• Maintain accurate grades for each student
• Schedule and attend at least one parent/teacher conference and any more as needed
• Execute special projects or serve on committees as assigned by the principal
• Participate in the development and assessment of the Continuous School Improvement Plan
• Participate in the selection and mapping of curriculum as outlined in school policy
• Analyze, utilize, and communicate data for targeted and differentiated instruction
• Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional yea
• Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of school
• Maintain accurate attendance record as established by school policy
• Inform students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give timely notice of academic and behavioral events
• Maintain classroom and materials in a clean, attractive, orderly manner
• Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner
• Execute all non-instructional duties relevant to the position as assigned by the principal (recess, lunch, car line, etc.)
• Attend special events of the school as required by the school administration
• Rehearse and execute responsibilities described in the Crisis Management Plan
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Acquire and maintain an ACSI teaching certification within first year of employment
• Attend and contribute scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, divisional, faculty, and parent meetings
• Attend appropriate activities as required by administration or the Employee Handbook
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and coworkers
• Contribute suggestions and recommendation for class placement assignment of students to classes for the following year
• Assist administration in data collection relevant to assets, inventory, budgets and other items
• Submit work request to maintenance as needed
• Timely submission of leave requests within provided structure
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the school and with students, parents, and administration.
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by administration
• Possess a conviction of God's calling to the Christian school ministry
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in all relationships and in dealing with conflict

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.