What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Education Teacher (TK, K, or 1st Grade) position at Elijah House Academy?
Position Description: Early Education Teacher
Position Summary:
EHA is searching for an experienced early education (TK, K, 1) teacher for the 2025/26 school year who believes in and embodies our Philosophy of Education (based on Charlotte Mason/classical approach) such that his or her curriculum and instruction cultivate within our students a love for learning. This teacher will be responsible to cultivate a classroom atmosphere of delight and duty where such a love for learning and good habits can be formed.
Position Reporting Responsibility:
This position reports to the Dean of Academics.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Anyone who is seeking this position at EHA must:
- Understand and be in agreement with the EHA statement of religious beliefs
- Understand and be in agreement with EHA's mission, vision, values, philosophy of education and student formation beliefs
- Hold a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and serving in a diverse environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of a Charlotte Mason/classical approach to education
- Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience, especially in a Charlotte Mason/classical classroom setting
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teacher
- Create and/or enhance lesson plans for content areas
- Submit weekly lesson plans in a timely manner
- Enter grades into gradebook weekly in order to prepare progress and quarterly report cards in a timely manner
Classroom Manager
- Execute homeroom duties
- Create a classroom management plan with the approval of the Dean of Academics and execute the plan
- Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.)
Parent Advocate and Communicator
- Communicate weekly with parents through Monday Packets
- Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled or when the need arises
Community Member
- Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development sessions and teacher work days
- Attend mandatory extracurricular events
Stewardship
- Physical classroom space
- School-issued laptop
- Classroom and playground equipment
- Curricular materials
The Early Education Teacher is a full-time exempt 10-month position with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid student holidays, life insurance, long-term disability, and free tuition for children of employees.
