What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher (part-time) position at South Tulsa Academy?
South Tulsa Academy presents exceptional part-time professional opportunities to dynamic, experienced educational leaders committed to education grounded in biblical principles and faith.
Job Summary: A South Tulsa Academy University-Model® teacher is a part-time, mission-aligned educational leader. This hybrid teaching role combines traditional classroom instruction with at-home learning support, partnering closely with parents to provide students with a high-quality, biblically integrated education. The ideal candidate is passionate about both academic excellence and discipleship, and is eager to invest in students' spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth. Teachers will provide on-campus instruction two days per week and maintain regular communication and support for families on home days.
Qualifications:
We seek qualified candidates who demonstrate the following:
- A strong Christian testimony and a clear calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to students.
- Knowledge and experience in early childhood and/or elementary education.
- A collaborative spirit and loyalty to support school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.
- Strong leadership abilities, including vision-setting, trust-building, motivation, accountability, and effective feedback.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex educational situations with sound judgment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly guide and support students and families.
- Confidence in using technology, particularly the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.), and other educational tools.
- A commitment to stewarding school resources responsibly and with integrity.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach on campus two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
- Maintain limited remote office hours (approximately one hour daily on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) for parent communication.
- Follow all South Tulsa Academy policies and procedures.
- Attend required meetings and events, including parent-teacher conferences (Fall/Spring), faculty meetings, devotions, training sessions, and school functions.
- Prepare and deliver lessons, units, and projects that meet curriculum learning objectives.
- Submit weekly lesson plans to the school administrator for review.
- Communicate clearly with parents regarding assignments, units, and student progress.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to support diverse learning styles and student interests.
- Establish and maintain classroom expectations using effective behavior management strategies.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records of grades, attendance, assessments, and student goal plans.