Elementary Teacher

Kindergarten-5th Grade Teacher Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility preferred. Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification is a plus.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the JRS CDCA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• JOB GOAL: *To provide an approved elementary education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning, personal and spiritual growth; to help students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
• Communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Establishes and maintains a professional level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, administrators, and instructional support and service employees of the school.
• Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations’ skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school program improvement efforts, participation in community and parent groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards.
• Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
• Demonstrates a Christ-like spirit and attitude. Shares a common biblical vision with the Pastor of the church.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Huntsville, AL (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25