What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teacher position at Bob Jones Academy?
Summary: Plan and provide instruction from a Biblical worldview in the areas of language arts, math, science, social studies and Bible
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop quality instruction to enhance student learning
- Teach assigned subjects, adjusting tools and strategies to meet the needs of the learners
- Plan large and small group instruction
- Collaborate with grade level teachers in the planning of activities and instruction
- Plan and implement classroom management procedures that clearly define expectations and build a positive classroom community
- Model effective oral and written communication
Support the mission of BJA
- Participate in activities related to the school
- Maintain student academic grades and attendance
- Fulfill various supervisory duties
- Attend BJA faculty meetings
- Communicate the religious beliefs of BJU to students and student affiliates
- Answer questions concerning faith, doctrine, and creed of BJU to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJU
- Maintain professional appearance and presentation
Partner with parents to support student growth
- Communicate with parents and administration regarding student progress
- Monitor students in the areas of academics, behavior, social skills and growth and development and remediate as needed
- Communicate grades on a timely basis through the Student Management System
- Resolve parental concerns in a timely and gracious manner
Maintain a professional growth mindset
- Attend school-wide professional development days
- Attend conferences in academic field
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Understanding of elementary level students and teaching
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational abilities and problem-solving skills
- Enjoys working with children
- Maintain a current educator’s certificate from an agency approved by BJU
An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.