What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher (2025-2026) position at Centennial Baptist School?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary School Teacher with a Biblical Worldview to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. As an Elementary School Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students. You will develop and implement lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide support to ensure academic success. We are currently hiring for a 4th grade teacher.
Prerequisites, Skills, and Abilities:
- A personal testimony of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ
- Must agree and sign our Statement of Faith
- Must agree and sign our Teacher Addendum
- Must attend a local Christian Church
- Must be able to complete a successful background check with fingerprints
- College degree (in education, preferred) and Teaching Credential (also preferred)
- Classroom experience through previous employment or student teaching
- Ability to be flexible in assigned role to meet staffing requirements
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Ability to manage a classroom effectively
- Ability to expand on own initiative in teaching aids/methods
- Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with administrators, co-teachers, ministry staff, parents, and students
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of ministry information
- Ability to safely and effectively use all equipment necessary to carry out duties
- Ability to participate effectively in some form of ongoing education
- Willingness to work as a team player
- Willingness to support the values and purpose statement established by Centennial
- Sweet spirit, good attitude, servant’s heart, positive helpfulness
- Attention to detail and personal standard of excellence
- Ability to focus mentally and do long-term planning
- Strong personal organization and planner operation
- Physical ability to lead students in recess, activities, field trips, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of good telephone etiquette
Working Conditions:
- Work usually performed in a normal school environment. Must be able to lift and carry file boxes, classroom equipment, and related supplies.
Expectations for Periodic Evaluation:
- Daily, private walk with God
- Effective interaction with students, parents, and other staff on a daily basis
- Contagiously positive attitude
- Teachable spirit that is not easily offended
- Exhibition of the fruit of the Spirit
- Classroom appearance (orderliness, effectiveness, creativity, spacing, cleanliness)
- Classroom control (curriculum, time, and student management)
- Effective use of teaching methods
- Record of work attendance (late to classroom, early departures, sick days used, etc.)
- Personal and class participation in school fundraisers
- Lifestyle that models Christ to the student body
- Availability to students and families with special needs and situations
- Level of participation in ongoing education
- Prompt attendance at teacher’s meetings, all ministry meetings, and school functions
- Attention to daily appearance
- Treatment of opportunity here as a ministry rather than a job
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,000 - $35,000