Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher Job Description

Fortis Academy is currently seeking an expert Kindergarten teacher for the Spring semester of the 2021-2022 school year, beginning January 10, 2022. We are a classical, Christian, University Model School located in Liberty Hill. This Kindergarten class is taught two days per week on Tuesday and Thursday.

Status: Part-Time | $1,260 per month (January through May 2022)

Basic Function: The classroom teacher uses effective teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning, while integrating biblical principles and utilizing a Christian philosophy of education. The classroom teacher is also expected to use effective classroom management in controlling the behavioral discipline of the students.

Teacher Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Demonstrates a mastery of the subject material assigned
• Uses effective teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning
• Teaches classes assigned and scheduled by the administration
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work
• Prepares and submits lesson plans and any other classroom materials and documentation as required
• Complies with all Fortis policies and procedures and attends all required meetings
• Employs a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching and appeal to a variety of learning styles
• Prepares weekly assignments sheets for the satellite classroom time supervised by parents at home
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and supplies proper feedback to administration and parents
• Uses proper classroom management techniques to ensure proper discipline in the classroom
• Helps ensure proper discipline on the school premises and at school events
• Follows established policies and procedures for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff
• Demonstrates support for the role of parents as educational partners and supports them in that task
• Cooperates with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
• Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress
• Keeps students, parents, and the Academic Coordinator adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
• Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
• Performs adjunct perfunctory duties as required by the Administration and as defined in the teacher contract

Positive Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to teach from a Christian worldview. Fortis Academy is a theologically conservative, multi-denominational school. We are looking for teachers who believe high-quality academics and Christian faith complement one another.
• Must be able to inspire a love for learning, and a love for the Lord.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field; 3-5 years prior related experience preferred
• Actively attends a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith
• Is personally attuned to the requirements of meeting needs of the students and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, other employees, and the public
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Is able to motivate students and parents
• Is able to handle multiple tasks, is energetic, and has good organizational skills
• Is able to deal with a variety of adults and children with a range of personalities and/or problems and maintain confidentiality
• Committed to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally

Please take a moment to read this article on classical education: https://bit.ly/2DPYjOt

Applicants must sign our statement of faith: https://www.cognitoforms.com/FortisAcademy1/fortisacademystatementoffaith

Learn about Fortis Academy:

https://www.fortisacademy.net

Please reply with your resume attached.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,260.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location