Jr. Kindergarten Teacher

Job Summary:

Teachers at Denver Christian School deliver academic excellence within the context of a biblical worldview. They are responsible for administering a well-rounded, comprehensive, instructional program for students in the areas of education assigned by the appropriate Principal.

Key Responsibilities:

Expectations: Teachers at Denver Christian School are exemplary with respect to the following Denver Christian School Faculty Core Competencies:

• Spiritual Life: Denver Christian School Teachers model an active, vibrant faith life to intentionally disciple students and integrate faith and learning into all aspects of a DC education.
• Commitment: Denver Christian School Teachers demonstrate commitment to the DC mission statement, to student learning, and to a healthy staff climate and culture. DC teachers prepare systematically and learn from experience and professional growth and development.
• Academic Excellence: Denver Christian School Teachers foster academic excellence because they are qualified in their subject area, passionate about what they teach, skilled at subject and grade specific pedagogy, and innovative and creative in lesson design, implementation, and assessment; they are committed to continual improvement in each of these areas.
• Classroom Management: Denver Christian School Teachers create a healthy and positive learning environment; manage their classroom and learning experiences in a way that allows each student to thrive; build strong, discipling relationships with students; and exercise discipline from a biblical framework.
• Leadership: Denver Christian School Teachers actively embrace leadership roles with students, through discipling relationships both in and out of the classroom, and with peers, through meaningful involvement in professional development and professional learning communities.

Professional Responsibilities: In addition to the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Procedures Handbook, Teachers:

• Facilitate and provide evidence of active student growth as measured by the following Denver Christian School Student Core Competencies:
  • Academic Excellence
  • Faith Formation
  • Life Skills
  • Communication
  • Community
• Work together with their Principal and other teachers to create a strong, coherent curriculum that aligns with state and national standards.
• Actively integrates faith and learning.
• Maintain a current curriculum map for assigned classes and actively participate in any curriculum committee discussions.
• Manage expenses and stay within the assigned budget.

• Maintain Colorado state teaching credentials (preferred) or other like-credentials acceptable with written approval by the Principal and Head of School
• Actively seek to improve performance through professional development, continuing education, and life-long learning opportunities
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrate successful classroom management and organizational skills.
• Comply with additional duties assigned by the Principal and/or outlined in the Faculty Procedures Handbook

Qualifications:

• Experience in either ECE or Kindergarten is required
• A state/national teaching certificate (Colorado preferred)
• A bachelor's degree in the subject area with an education degree
• Successful experience working with students in a similar position.
• Bible and literacy for 5-year-olds
• Being able to scaffold play and share the love of Jesus with 5-year-olds is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking or Moving Around
• Sitting with Children
• Some office roles may require light physical tasks, such as lifting boxes of supplies, office materials, or packages (usually no more than 10–15 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Indoor Environment:
  • The work is generally performed in an office setting, often with controlled temperature, lighting, and ventilation.
• Regular Office Hours:
  • Office jobs typically follow standard working hours, often from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. occasional evening or weekend work required for events or time-sensitive communications.
• Technology Use: Indoor Environment:
  • The work is generally performed in an office setting, often with controlled temperature, lighting, and ventilation.
• Regular Office Hours:
  • Office jobs typically follow standard working hours, often from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. occasional evening or weekend work required for events or time-sensitive communications.
• Technology Use:
  • Work typically involves using computers, phones, and other office equipment, such as printers, scanners, or copiers.
• • Work typically involves using computers, phones, and other office equipment, such as printers, scanners, or copiers.

Staff Core Values:

DC will develop a world-class staff culture, characterized by employees who love God and love their neighbors (Mark 12:30-31) and, through example, model their commitment to Denver Christian’s core values:

• Solution-Oriented - I will help my colleagues meet challenges by contributing productively with the abilities God has given me.
• Relationally-Focused - My contribution to the success and holistic well-being of my colleagues is equally important as my own success and well-being.
• Creatively-Inspired - I will pray for wisdom and seek new solutions and improved processes when presented with opportunities to do so.
• Effort-Enthused - As a professional educator, I will choose to pursue instructional best practices with integrity, passion, and punctuality.