Reports to the Director. Responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of elementary children; planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of City Church Academy.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Qualifications
Professionally prepared as a teacher of elementary children; meeting the teacher requirements of Florida Department of Education and other accrediting organizations. A warm, sensitive, mature Christian who relates well to children and adults.
Educational Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education; FLOCS teacher certification or FL Teacher Certification
Skills
- Required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement learning standards
- Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Strong leadership qualities and skills
- Ability to develop a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive spiritual, and social development
- Strong group management skills with elementary children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to conform to an established work schedule
- Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
- Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to teach a Bible lesson with understanding of grade-level Christian teachings
Responsibilities
I. Instruction
- Prepares in advance for each lesson of the day.
- Establishes learning expectations for all students.
- Evaluates pupils’ progress and keeps up to date records of pupils’ achievements.
- Applies contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology.
- Integrates art, music, and movement into lessons for all subjects.
- Exhibits willingness to participate in the development and implementation of new ideas and teaching techniques.
- Provides bulletin board and interest areas that display current student work.
- Exhibits and applies knowledge of the content related to subject areas and instructional level.
- Makes students aware of the teacher’s objectives and expectations for each lesson.
- Students show evidence of acceptable progress in all subject areas.
- Implements multiple teaching methods to ensure that every child learns in their best way.
II. Classroom Environment
- Establishes and maintains reasonable rules of conduct for the classroom consistent with the Family Success Plan.
- Ensures all students are treated with respect and dignity.
- Provides a nurturing environment that allows students to learn without judgement.
- Encourages student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept.
- Practices fairness in teacher-pupil relationships.
- Exhibits an understanding and respect for students as individuals.
III. Community Relationships
- Uses appropriate resources available in the community.
- Initiates appropriate conferences with parents, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel, in accordance with school procedures.
- Performs professional responsibilities in an atmosphere of mutual respect with parents and other community members.
- Communicates the academic progress, attendance and conduct of students to their parents regularly.
- Endeavors to understand the lifestyles and values of the families involved in the school community.
IV. Professional and Personal Standards
- Presents an appearance that does not adversely affect the students’ ability to learn.
- Demonstrates proper diction and grammatical usage when addressing students.
- Uses sound and professional judgment.
- Applies recommendations and suggestions from conferences and educator trainings.
- Carries out daily routines and administrative requests.
- Complies with the policies, rules, and regulations of City Church Academy.
V. Professional Responsibilities
- Is punctual and regular in attendance to school and duty assignments
- Participates in in-service meetings and uses information and materials provided
- Exhibits cooperative attitude toward students, parents, community, and school personnel.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Academy.
- Makes proper use of professional preparation periods.
- Maintains attendance records, lesson plans, seating chart(s), and grade book accurately.
- Participates in extra-curricular activities as a member of the school community.
- Keeps classroom and materials clean and organized.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School type:
- Private school
- Religious school
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person