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Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate as a grades 4th-6th grade Bible and service learning teacher. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the School’s mission and vision for building a diverse and inclusive community where all children learn, grow, and thrive in a Christian environment. The Bible Teacher will guide students toward building a strong spiritual foundation as a means toward developing character and integrity for a lifetime of learning and service. The candidate will demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, and the ability to interact well with parents, community partners, and colleagues.
Assist in the nurture, care and spiritual development of students
Plan and teach engaging Bible classes that deepen a child’s understanding of scripture and God’s love
Plan and teach service learning classes appropriate for 4th-6th grade students, aligned to diversity and inclusion principles.
Organize service-learning field trips for 4th-6th grade students that deepen and/or expand our partnerships with nonprofits in the Nashville community as well as make cross-curricular connections to content students are learning in the general education classroom
Partner with the lower school Bible teacher to organize and assist with school-wide services
Partner with the lower school Bible teacher in the development and implementation of Oak Hill’s Christian education curriculum, Prek-6.
Serve as a member of the Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Life (SESL) committee.
Support a positive, collaborative, and supportive school climate among the faculty, staff, and students
Continue to develop, strengthen, and build our service learning program
Co-teach service learning elective to 5th and 6th grade students
A visible and authentic faith in Jesus Christ, modeled in word and action
Ability to articulate the Christian faith to elementary-age children
Engaging, warm, and child-focused leader.
A commitment to diversity, love, and inclusion principles.
A commitment to student-centered learning and a solid understanding of pedagogical approaches aimed at deep and differentiated learning
An ability to work collaboratively with a positive spirit and sense of humor
A growth mindset as demonstrated by a willingness to take feedback, be reflective, and adapt as needed
A desire to be a lifelong learner as demonstrated by engagement in professional development
Excellent communication and organizational skills
A strong understanding of child development (academically, culturally, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the young child
An enthusiasm for relationship building with students, colleagues, and parents
Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
A commitment to support and be a part of building a diverse community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition
Educational Background and Work Experience:
BA or higher in mastery content, ideally with a MA in Christian Education or other commensurate degree.
Statement of faith provided with cover letter and resume
2-3 years experience of teaching or working with children is preferred
Full Time
Education & Training Services
$46k-67k (estimate)
04/28/2024
06/26/2024
oakhillct.org
WATERBURY, CT
500 - 1,000
JEN MURPHY
<$5M
Education & Training Services
Oak Hill School is a company based out of 120 Holcomb St, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.