What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist/Enrichment Teacher - Elementary position at Journey Church?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Elementary Reading Specialist/Enrichment Teacher to support and enhance literacy development in our K-6 students. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated educator with a heart for Christian education, strong instructional skills, and a commitment to helping students reach their full reading potential. This teacher primarily works one-on-one with students using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Responsibilities also include assessing students' reading abilities and develop individualized intervention plans, collaborate with classroom teachers, monitoring student progress, and communicating with parents. Previous Orton-Gillingham training and/or experience is preferred, however we are willing to provide training.
All CLS teachers must have a minimum of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in their content area or related field; be willing to apply for an ACSI teaching certification within the first year at CLS; personal and professional references and; accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior; and dedication to Christian teaching. State teaching licenses are preferred, but not required.
Christian Life School is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We are a Preschool -12th grade school. Our current enrollment is 700 students. We draw families from six counties in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois. We're one of the largest private schools in Wisconsin.
Please visit our website to learn more about Christian Life School, kclsed.org.