POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the appropriate campus principal, the Kingdom Educator will strive to provide a biblically centric and excellent education to students by pointing the students to Christ as he/she teaches through creating and implementing a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to age-appropriate student learning and development. In doing so, the Early Childhood Kingdom Educator will seek to provide a foundation for future learning and development that is grounded in a Biblical world view, which develops character in students from varied backgrounds for a lifetime of learning and service.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR EMPLOYMENT AT FPA:

· A committed follower of Jesus Christ who loves children and desires to see them walk in the truth.

· Passionate about living out his/her calling through the Christian education of our children.

· Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling Christlikeness through his/her diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.

· In agreement with the Statement of Faith and Personal Lifestyle Statement as found on the FPA website () page.

· Devoted to personal and professional excellence and is willing to pursue professional development opportunities that facilitate growth.

· A member in good standing at a local evangelical church.

· Committed to the goal of giving a good report with regards to the school and community and determined to live out the biblical principles of reconciliation spelled out in Matthew 18 when disagreement arises.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:

· Faithful in providing a Christian education marked by the biblical integration of faith and academic content.

· Dedicated to excellence in classroom instruction holding to high academic standards while meeting the various needs of individual students.

· Purposeful in providing a safe, inviting, interactive and well-managed classroom environment.

· Devoted to excellent communication and understands the importance of effective and professional communication with various constituents such as faculty/staff, administration, students, and parents.

· Committed to maintaining the appropriate degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

· Consistent in the use of technological resources to enhance the educational process.

· Supportive of the whole FPA community and works collaboratively in team-oriented environments with parents, students, fellow teachers, and administrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Attend and participate in faculty devotions, meetings, daily duties as assigned, school-wide events, etc.

· Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the school's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.

· Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on tasks.

· Record students records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs.

· Maintain accurate and complete student records.

· Strive to maximize the educational and developmental growth of each student.

· Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson.

· Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.

· Communicate regularly with parents regarding the classroom updates in addition to individual communication with parents, when necessary, to reinforce positive behavior and to proactively address potential issues.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the respective principal.

· Strives to implement best practices and positive character education.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

· Maintain DSS standards

· Previous experience in a church or Christian school and/or training in biblical integration is preferred, but not required

· Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills

· Ability to understand and use Microsoft Office and other computer programs efficiently

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to evacuate students in the event of emergency

· Ability to sit, bend, stand, as needed in interactions with students

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person