What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Teacher position at Grace Christian Academy?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Reports To: K-4th Principal
Time Status: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
To serve as a Kindergarten teacher in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students. Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, candidates should be an active participant at a local church.
SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professing believer in Jesus Christ with a strong Christian faith and lifestyle
- Ability to articulate and integrate a biblical worldview in all aspects of teaching
- Affirm and communicate doctrine consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 revision, and The Nashville Statement - linked below.
o Baptist Faith and Message
o The Nashville Statement
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's degree in Education; advanced degree preferred
· High level of emotional intelligence
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
· Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
· Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the student’s educational experience
· A history of continued growth and development as an educator and engagement in ongoing professional development
· A history of effective collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and parents
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:
· Give instructions to the students in the curriculum area assigned by the Principal
· Design teaching material
· Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview
· Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences
· Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps
· Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance
· Experiment with different teaching methods
· Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges
· Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning
· Utilize a learning management system for instruction
· Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community
· Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferences with parent(s)/guardian(s) when necessary
· Report to the appropriate authorities when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
· Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
· Perform other duties as assigned
