Christian School Upper Elementary Teacher

Position: Christian School Upper Elementary Teacher

As an elementary teacher for Leadership Christian Academy, you will work together with the staff, principal and the educational board to fulfill the mission of “educating and equipping this generation of God’s leaders.” Leadership Christian Academy expects all professional employees to work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our student community.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Principal, the elementary teacher is…

Responsible for living a life that glorifies God

· Enters into covenant with the ministry and call of the school

· Embraces a Biblical worldview

· Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality

· Meets everyday stress with God given faith that is demonstrated through emotional stability, objectivity, and joy

· Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority

· Maintains a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy

· Places the teaching ministry ahead of outside or volunteer work

Responsible for creating a discipleship learning community

· Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner that represents the professional teacher as an ambassador of Jesus Christ

· Conducts an organized and professional classroom that consists of high academic, spiritual, and technological studies that challenge students to be life-long learners and disciples of Jesus Christ

· Develops and implements curriculum that glorifies God and at least meets PA Standards

· Teaches in a manner that reflects a differentiated classroom, recognizing the learning styles, intelligences, motivations, and spiritual needs of students

· Challenges each student to take responsibility for their learning, reaching toward excellence in every area of study and life

· Develops and implements a balanced daily schedule of learning activities that employs a variety of instructional aids, technologies, methods, and materials that will provide a multi-sensory, creative learning environment

· Communicates to students, well-defined objectives for each lesson

· Provides instructional feedback on a regular basis, coaching, counseling, and disciplining students and provides progress reports as required

· Maintains lesson plans via computer, submitting lesson plans for the upcoming week to the principal by 12:00 noon every Friday via email

· Provides a physically, emotionally and spiritually safe classroom environment

· Knows the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature

· Keeps proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises creating a safe environment conducive to learning using Matthew 18 for conflict resolution

· Manages behavior challenges on an individual basis

· Maintains accurate and current records of each student’s academic progress, attendance, and permanent records as required by the school and state

· Prepares adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher

· Complies with standards and rules set in the teacher handbook

· When dealing with issues not expressly detailed in the Academy’s Statement of Faith, the teacher will use caution and discernment in discussing highly debatable topics that tend to divide. A student will be referred to his/her parents and local church in the event a theological topic arises that is causing discord.

Responsible for developing a cooperative partnership with parents

· Provides a learning community which partners with parents, encouraging the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of students

· Encourages parents to volunteer within the classroom environment

· Encourages communication with parents via phone calls, conferences, notes, newsletters and Digital Academy concerning their student’s needs and progress

· Develops learning opportunities for parents to continue the learning process at home

· Attends Parent Connection Meetings and Family Nights

Responsible for providing a learning community that focuses on leadership

· Understands that leadership is a part of the learning process

· Teaches leadership skills and characteristics that educate and equip students to fulfill God’s call on their lives

· Provides opportunities for students to practice leadership skills

· Models the attributes of a leader in and out of the classroom

Responsible for continuing personal and professional development

· Pursues ACSI certification and further education in their academic discipline

· Utilizes evaluation processes for professional growth

· Maintains a teachable attitude

· Annually sets and submits personal and professional goals

· Reads a variety of books to continue spiritual and professional growth

Responsible for creating a teamwork environment among staff and personnel

· Cooperates with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

· Notifies the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support

· Attends periodic staff meetings and the ACSI conference held in October

· Contributes to the general improvement of the school program

· Contributes in group decision-making and the development of a positive, cooperative working environment that exemplifies the servant hood of Jesus Christ

· Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality in public remarks concerning the school, staff and church

· Performs any other duties which may be requested by the administration including the supervision of extra-curricular activities and outings

· Informs the administration if unable to fulfill any duty assigned

Credentials and Experience

· A born-again Christian

· Attends church regularly and tithes

· A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

· Pennsylvania State Certification or certification from another state

· Acts #33, 114 and #34 clearances

· Demonstrates initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution according to Matthew 18, creativity, problem solving, decision-making and time management.

Time Required: Full-time position; 8:00am – 3:30pm; occasional evenings for parent - student programs.