What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Elementary Teacher position at Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Melbourne?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Elementary Teacher
Report to: Elementary School Principal
FLSA status: Salaried (Exempt)
Hours per week: 40 hours, Full-time
Campus: Melbourne
We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfil their God-given calling.
Job Summary:
The CCA Teacher ensures that students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter which will contribute to their overall development as mature, able and responsible Christians. The title “Teacher” is not indicative of the grade level or subject that will be assigned to you by the Head of School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Teach classes as assigned following the curriculum, curriculum guides and prescribed scope and sequence as provided, planning broadly by using semester and quarterly plans and objectives
· Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student, challenging each to do his or her best
· Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional (1 Peter 5:2-3)
· Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers and other media (1 Chronicles 29:17)
· Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment or project work
· Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
· Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress to inform students, parents, and administration
· Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom (1 Corinthians 14:40)
· Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher
· Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity
· Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities (Proverbs 3:5)
· Keep all students, parents, staff personal and medical information confidential (Proverbs 11:13)
· Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, retreat, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher Fellowship meetings (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
· Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature
· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor (Colossians 3:23)
Job Skills and Competencies:
· Hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in related field
· Hold a minimum of an ACSI temporary teacher certification or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period
· 5 years teaching experience preferred, but not required
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Publisher, etc.) software
· Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian Role modeling
· Possess good verbal and written communication skills, communicating in a clear, professional manner with Godly wisdom
· Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism
Other Qualifications:
· Regular attendance and participation at a local Bible-believing church
· Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude (Philippians 2:3)
· Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
· Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor (1 Peter 4:10)
· Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity
· Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Academy
· Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of God’s love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)
