4th-8th Grade Math/Science Teacher 25/26

Position Overview:

The teacher will work in partnership with the Principal and classroom assistants to provide a caring and nurturing learning environment for children. Candidates must be professional, responsible and willing to be a part of a team environment. We are a Christian school that is seeking an individual who can nurture the spiritual, social-emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students.

Responsibilities:

1. Use and develop professional knowledge.
2. Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
3. Have an understanding and be able to apply current theories regarding development of children in grades 4-8.
4. Articulate and apply a wide range of teaching strategies.
5. Cooperate with the School Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
6. Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administrator.
7. Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
8. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
9. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
10. Plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently through the use of a Lesson Plan Book.
11. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
12. Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy.
13. Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
14. Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
15. Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
16. Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
17. Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
18. Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.
19. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity and consideration.
20. Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration as outlined in the teacher’s handbook.
21. Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
22. Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.
23. Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.
24. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
25. Execute the standardized testing program, records, studies, and utilize the results; and use effective diagnostic and remedial procedures.
26. Take action to eliminate discrimination and harassment among students.
27. Respect family privacy and treat information with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
28. Work with the consultants and aides to meet any special needs of students in collaboration and consultation with parents, principal, volunteers, external agencies and other professionals.
29. Engage the students actively in developing their own knowledge by teaching them to take responsibility for their own learning.
30. Critically reflect on own practice to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
31. Review the effectiveness of teaching strategies and teaching and learning programs and implement and monitor changes as required.
32. Strive to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
33. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
34. Prepare daily lesson plans and keep them on file on a daily basis.

Other Responsibilities
The Classroom Teacher will:
1. Supervise extra-curricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
2. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
3. Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
4. Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
5. Perform any other duties, which may be assigned by the administration.
6. Organize and supervise field trips.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000