About Pasadena Christian School:

Pasadena Christian School is an independent Christian K-8 school that serves a diverse community ethnically, economically, and in the Christian faith. Together, we have served the Pasadena area for the past 77 years. The primary mission of Pasadena Christian School is to provide its students with the spiritual development and academic training, needed to become men and women who are worthy representatives of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Working with the family and the local church, we seek to provide our students with the foundation necessary to become people whose lives reflect an uncompromising commitment to follow Christ, people of unquestioned integrity, and pursue life-long excellence.

Job Summary:

The Elementary School Teacher has the primary responsibility for providing high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is valued. PCS teachers must promote a caring and nurturing classroom environment in which all students can learn and grow academically, and spiritually. In accomplishing this purpose, the teacher will agree to biblical principles and will maintain the highest ethical and professional standards when working with the faculty, staff, parents, students, and community of Pasadena Christian School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate instruction, including one on one, small group, and whole group.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities that align with PCS academic profile.
• Involves parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Responsible for the physical and educational environment of the classroom.
• Responsible for developing appropriate behavioral management strategies.
• Administers appropriate educational assessment tools for evaluating students.
• Participate in department and school meetings and events.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head of School and/or School Principal.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school and its mission.
• Maintains effective communication with parents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree highly desired.
• Valid California Teaching Credential: multi-subject required for K-8.
• Previous teaching experience highly desired.
• Association of Christian Schools (ACSI) credential must be obtained after hire and kept current.

Personal Characteristics:

• Dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and prompt.
• Professionally conducts business.
• Adapts positively to change.
• Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm.
• Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Demonstrates a professional code of Christian ethics.

Spiritual Characteristics:

• Provides an example of spiritual leadership to all internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrates a Christ-centered love for children and the importance of Christian education in holistic development.
• Adheres to Biblical standards of conduct.
• Attests and reflects a Christian testimony.
• Proclaims they are a Born Again Christian who knows Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Physical, Mental, and Visual Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift, bend, grasp, reach, and lift to 20 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, work in a busy environment, learn, and retain information.
• Possesses a genuine commitment to Christian service. Has initiative and creativity, is highly productive, and is flexible.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Agrees with the school’s statement of faith and the purpose and goals of PCS in providing an integrated Christian education.
• Extended times using a computer monitor and reading documents and correspondence.

Technologies:

• Proficient in Google Apps., and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Compensation:

The annual compensation for this role is $41,633 to $55,969. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, PCS offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefit plans for eligible employees.

Pasadena Christian School will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Pasadena Christian School is an equal opportunity employer.