Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Creative and committed educator who disciples students academically and spiritually.

Instructional

• Effectively teaches according to the Danielson Framework:
• Planning and Preparation: applying knowledge of content and pedagogy,

knowing and valuing students, setting instructional outcomes, using resources

effectively, designing and analyzing assessments.

• Learning Environments: cultivating respectful and affirming environments,

fostering a culture for learning, maintaining purposeful environments,

supporting positive student behavior, organizing spaces for learning.

• Learning Experiences: communicating about purpose and content, using

questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using

assessment for learning, responding flexibly to student needs.

• Principled Teaching: engaging in reflective practice, documenting student

progress, engaging families and communities, contributing to the school

community, growing and developing professionally, acting in service of students

• Teaches assigned classes with diligence and preparation.
• Familiarized with curriculum scope and sequence to develop a weekly lesson plan

and learning objectives based on curriculum guides.

• Integrates Biblical principles and a Christian worldview across all subject areas.
• Utilizes varied instructional strategies to engage students and meet curricular goals

within the framework of the school’s philosophy.

• Designs a program of study that, as much as possible, addresses the individual

needs, interests, and abilities of students, encouraging each to reach their full

potential.

• Coordinates and plans excursions, following the Field Trip Protocols, collectively

with grade level groups (Lower/Upper Elementary) for field trips, guest speakers,

and media to enhance instruction and provide extension of learning opportunities.

• Regularly assesses student learning and provides timely progress reports.
• Maintains effective classroom management both in and outside the classroom.
• Prepares comprehensive materials and guidance for substitute teachers to ensure

instructional continuity.

Non-Instructional

• Acknowledges parents as the primary educators before God and partners with them

in their child’s educational journey.

• Nurtures the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and

emotionally.

• Supports the administration by adhering to school policies, procedures, and

directives.

• Able to positively supervise and mentor aides and other personnel (support staff,

volunteers, etc.)

• Maintains accurate and timely attendance and academic records to track student

progress.

• Communicates regularly with students, parents, and administration regarding

student performance.

• Excellent oral and written communications to parents, students and staff, through

conferences, formal and informal meetings, notes, newsletters, end of year written

report on children and injury reports as needed.

• Keeps the classroom clean, organized, and visually engaging, with attention to

bulletin boards, storage, and layout.

• Prepares the classroom each morning for learning and ensures it is ready for

after-school ministry use.

Bachelor degree required, preferred in Education