Elementary School Teacher (Part-Time)

We are a University-Model® school

Mission

To partner with parents in offering a dynamic and challenging, Christ-centered education that aims to build disciples who are prepared for college and a life of kingdom service for the Lord.

Vision

To witness families strengthened and generations of children joyfully engrossed in the cultivation of their own special relationship with the Lord, as they blossom into powerful, inspiring, responsible, caring, giving, and loving contributors in society and disciples of Christ.

Core Values

• Love and Glorify God
• Help Fulfill the Great Commission
• Pursue Christ-Centered Community
• Affirm, Encourage, and Equip Families
• Educate with Excellence
• Integrate Home and School
• Reach Out to the World

Statement of Faith

God

We believe there is one God. This God is the transcendent creator, sustainer, and ruler of both the visible and invisible realms. He is Triune, existing eternally and simultaneously as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All three persons in the Godhead are co-equal in nature, majesty, and glory.

Scripture

We believe that the sixty-six canonical books of the Old and New Testaments are the gracious self-revelation of God, containing all things necessary for salvation. Scripture should be the authority and unchangeable standard for Christian faith and life. We believe that Scripture is inspired and completely without error (historically, scientifically, morally, and spiritually) in its original writings.

Prophecy

We believe that the Lord, Creator of the heavens and earth, still speaks through His prophets and prophetesses to proclaim His rhema word to encourage, warn, correct, direct, and perfect His people in this present day. Prophecy is not a thing of the "past" as some proclaim, but the Lord still speaks to, chooses and uses His prophets today.

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is both fully God (the second Person of the Trinity) and fully man (the Incarnate Son of God). We also believe in the historical events surrounding Jesus Christ’s life, including: His eternal preexistence, His birth to the virgin Mary, His attesting miracles, His sinless life, His sacrificial physical death on the cross, His glorious bodily resurrection from the dead, His ascension into heaven, and His present work in heaven is as High Priest and Advocate.

Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, coequal with the Father and the Son. We also believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit in salvation, convicting humanity of our sin, imparting new life to sinners, and indwelling believers in order to empower them to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth and to inherit eternal salvation.

Humankind

We believe that God made human beings as male and female, in His own image and likeness (having rational, moral, relational, and spiritual capacities). Human beings are the crown of God’s creation, distinct in kind from all other life on earth, and graciously bestowed with inherent dignity and worth from the moment of conception. Adam and Eve, the first human beings, were direct and miraculous creations of God. They chose to disobey God and go their own autonomous way. As a result, all of mankind became separated from God and the sinful nature was passed on to all their descendants. The only remedy for humanity’s predicament is redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.

Salvation

We believe that salvation is only found in Jesus Christ. Through His birth, life, death, burial, and bodily resurrection, Jesus brought about reconciliation between God and those who believe in Him, repent, and receive His grace. Upon conversion, the righteousness of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law of God, is graciously credited to the believer. Redemption is a work of God’s grace, received exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ.

Future Things

We eagerly await Christ’s second coming personally, bodily, and visibly to establish His glorious reign in a kingdom that will never end. Jesus will resurrect and judge all humanity. Those who have rejected the Gospel will enter into eternal conscious separation from the Lord in hell. Those who have received His offer of life through the Gospel will go to eternal blessings of life with Him.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the lead teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational, Christian learning environment.
• Assists the lead teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
• Assists the lead teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in the classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts with prior approval from the lead teacher.
• Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of the lead teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, interactive discussions, and role playing.
• Leads classroom activities confidently under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Monitoring and reporting the daily/weekly progress of students to the lead teacher especially as it relates to challenging areas for the student regarding their academic progress and behavioral and character development
• Assists students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• May participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs miscellaneous position-related duties as assigned by the lead teacher
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each class day to prepare classroom and be prepared for the arrival of students
• Share the gospel of Jesus Christ in all truth in and outside of the classroom
• Cultivate a hunger for knowledge among students and engage them to learn
• Encourage curiosity and continued improvement
• Help the lead teacher set goals for students and work with students to help them attain these goals
• Keep an organized and orderly classroom environment that promotes creativity and learning
• Review curriculum and lesson plans prior to class time to be prepared and ready while also making adjustments where needed
• Create additional learning materials that will enhance learning outcomes and objectives for students
• Assign homework or outside class activities that will further enhance learner outcomes
• Assess student progress keeping in contact with students' parents to gauge children's progress outside of class time
• Submit student grades as applicable
• Set classroom rules and expectations
• Ensure the safety of all students
• Refrain from gossiping with other staff and parents on and off campus
• Enforce HCA policies and procedures
• Be active in the school community and events
• Participate in teacher training sessions and stay up to date with current teaching methods, practices, and any new knowledge in their particular student age group
• Report to Head of School as necessary
• Assist the lead teacher in setting up parent conferences as needed
• Be familiar and in agreement with HCA employee and family/student handbooks
• Refrain from any and all inappropriate relationships with students
• Assist lead teacher in any other applicable manner related to the job upon request

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, and most importantly, teacher aides are expected to:

• First and foremost, HCA teachers are required to love the Lord God with their whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Luke 10:27) When teachers love the Lord in this light, they are able to love His children the same, as well as other staff and volunteers.
• Love God's children (adult and adolescent)
• Desire to learn and grow spiritually and professionally and to mentor God's children
• Some education in child development
• Effective classroom management skills
• Commitment to teaching for the duration of the school year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• ​Teachers are expected to maintain a positive attitude and approach, be energetic about the subjects they teach as applicable to their age group, and share a passion for learning themselves.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Child supervision skills.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.

Additional Requirements and Expectations:

• A compassionate and confident leader
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Clear, consistent and respectful communicator
• Attentive listener and willing worker
• Creative and able to create a fun learning environment that is centered around Christ
• High level of patience
• Keeps a positive attitude and can control/manage emotions effectively
• Efficient time management
• Ability to take on many tasks at once and prioritize them by importance and relevance
• Excellent at problem-solving quickly under pressure
• Excellent collaborator
• Outstanding critical thinking abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient classroom management skills
• Proficient in the subject(s) you are teaching and/or able to quickly learn new material in order to teach it effectively
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• At minimum, possess an associate’s degree (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Completion of summer teacher training and periodic teacher trainings
• Pass a criminal background check (and possibly fingerprint check)
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• A passion for learning and sharing your knowledge with others

Work Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Considerable physical activity. Standing a lot. Moving classroom furniture. Requires moderate physical work; moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cypress, TX 77429 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22