What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (4th Grade Social Studies/Science) position at New Hope Christian Academy?
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Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate a love for God and His children.
• Lead students in daily worship through prayer, singing, scripture memory, service, and teaching Biblical truths.
• Integrate a Biblical worldview into all aspects of the day.
• Create a classroom culture that is warm and friendly, full of joy, curiosity, and care.
• Maintain a standard of classroom behavior through clear expectations and procedures to ensure the safety and preservation of the learning environment.
• Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the classroom.
• Administer regular assessments and analyze data to inform teaching and development of individual goals for students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
• Knowledgeable of social and emotional development in elementary children.
• Create an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of all students.
• Develop instructional materials and lesson plans tailored to students' individual needs.
• Use research-backed strategies with school-approved curricula to teach students and enhance their academic, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Keep detailed, accurate student records as required by law and regulations.
• Consistently communicate proactively and promptly with parents/guardians through weekly newsletters, class and individual updates in the Class Dojo, parent-teacher conferences, and other parent meetings as needed.
• Actively participate in the school community by attending events, staff meetings, discipleship sessions, and other opportunities.
• Work with the grade-level team and co-curricular colleagues to promote the development of the whole child.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed by the principal.
Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Teacher Licensure is preferred.
• A professing Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is committed to Christcentered education.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Have a track record of holding high expectations for every student and faithfully working to foster student development and achievement.
• Possess strong content and pedagogical knowledge of Social Studies and Science.