Elementary Teacher

The Mission of Joshua Christian Academy is “To build a Christ-centered academic foundation within the hearts and minds of urban children, equipping them and their families to serve God and others to their fullest potential through outstanding biblical education.”

POSITION: Elementary Teacher
GRADES AVAILABLE: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
REPORTS TO: Dean of Students at School Assigned
DIRECT REPORTS: Teacher Associates and Classroom Volunteers

MINISTRY PURPOSE: This position is designed to fulfill the faith-based mission statement, philosophy, and purpose of Joshua Christian Academy through the diligent, excellent fulfillment of assigned essential requirements and essential responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Born-again Christian
• In agreement with JCA Statement of Faith and Pillars of Truth
• Active member/regular attendee of an evangelical church
• Applicable Iowa License or working toward it

POSITION:

• Employment: Full Time or Part Time
• Pay: Salaried

PERSONAL PROFILE FOR ALL JCA EMPLOYEES:
Committed to growth in the development of a Biblical Worldview

• Displays a spiritually mature Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian Fellowship
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability and optimism
• Displays a friendly, approachable, courteous, flexible, and self-controlled attitude

Committed to Christ-centered education and the mission of JCA

• Understands the importance of this position in fulfilling the mission and vision of the school
• Submits and is loyal to constituted authority with a teachable spirit
• Refrains from gossip with or about other employees or constituents of the school
• Represents the school in a favorable, professional manner to its constituency and the public
• Maintains a personal appearance in accordance with school policy
• Follows the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict
• Loves children and serves with joy and energy
• Commits to hard work and desires to meet or exceed expectations
• Demonstrates the capacity to initiate and support change that improves the excellence of the organization

ROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• In order to fulfill the mission of the school, it is important that this position follow all school policies, procedures, and philosophies, located in the employee handbook and other sources, both written and verbal.
• Wholeheartedly agree to and fulfill the school’s statement of faith and Christian code of conduct.
• Demonstrate a love for serving others, for students, and for Christian education.
• Strong work ethic, displaying drive and initiative.
• Demonstrate dependability, responsibility, flexibility, and good listening skills.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with parents, visitors, students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Work well independently and as a team player.
• Display a positive attitude and the willingness to try something new.
• Demonstrate a calm demeanor in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Demonstrate basic proficiency with technology and office tasks and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school business.
• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support of and implementation of JCA student achievement goals.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching positions
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management
• Engages in professional growth
• Fulfills professional responsibility established by the school

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets and achieves annual performance goals
• Demonstrates professional growth and proficiency
• Uses email and internet effectively
• Prepares weekly lesson plans, available for viewing by the Executive Director
• Attends staff meetings regularly
• Completes professional requirements effectively and on time
• Demonstrates ability to physically perform tasks involved with monitoring, supervising, and active instruction.
• Communicates effectively with students, peers, and the school community.
• Gives feedback on curriculum
• Supports students and the school by attending additional school or class events
• Keeps classroom neat, clean, and organized
• Performs other tasks willingly as assigned by Head of Schools

Be a part of something bigger than yourself – join JCA and help shape the future of our students and community, to the Glory of God! (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000