Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative is Hiring a Teachers (elementary, middle, high) Near Knoxville, TN

Are you passionate about Christian homeschooling? Perhaps a job at Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative is right for you! We're looking to add teachers for the 2023-2024 year. Please apply through out website: https://www.oakgrovecoop.net/apps/form/form.OAKGHS.t6vF3ii.1o6

Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative is preparing to hire teachers for the 2023-2024 academic year. We will be seeking to fill various positions within our Kindergarten through Eighth Grade program. We are looking for committed teachers to complement our vision of the Co-op. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge, support, Christian values, and engaging instruction to students.

The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to partner effectively with the home teacher and will ensure an authentic relationship with the students they serve.

FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE: Elementary Grades, Middle School subjects: Science, High School subjects: Science

JOB DESCRIPTION: CO-OP LEAD TEACHER

REPORTS PRIMARILY TO: Principal

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth in keeping with the Oak Grove mission and values; to implement the co-op’s chosen curriculum in partnership with parents with the goal of motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for their education in higher grades in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish and maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Believes in the Oak Grove Homeschool Co-op mission and seeks to create a classroom culture in keeping with our values.
• Provides an outstanding support base for committed homeschoolers who desire to do school in community and comes alongside families to create an engaging classroom experience to enhance their home-schooling experience.
• Maintains Christian conduct and atmosphere, setting an example for a child to follow.
• Designs lessons to enhance the classroom experience to include cooperative work, inquiry, and problem-solving strategies.
• In co-operation with parents, evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Creates and maintains a tidy environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings.
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, webinars, and in-service opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a teacher
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline. Committed Christian with evidence of a daily walk; willingness to sign our school statement of faith.
• Knowledge of CPR
• Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject with a certificate in education
• Desire to partner with families in homeschooling their children
• Home school experience preferred

Please see our website and job application here: https://www.oakgrovecoop.net/apps/form/form.OAKGHS.t6vF3ii.1o6

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location