What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower Elementary Teacher position at Lighthouse Christian School?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE : Teacher
DEPARTMENT : Faculty
REPORTS TO : All-School Principal or Assistant Principal
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
SALARY RANGE : $50,110-$80,422
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action
Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5 : 22, 23)
Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
Commits and contributes to a local church
Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity
Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity
Maintains good attendance
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Maintains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
The classroom environment is welcoming
The classroom is clean, safe, and orderly
Displays are updated regularly, showing students' work or instructional materials
Classroom set up and furniture arrangement facilitates instruction
Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom
Teacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher and peers
Ensures that students consistently perform at a high level
Teacher establishes and leads class to work towards high standards
Students understand and follow classroom procedures and routines
Students are productivity engaged in lessons
Teacher motivates students to give their best efforts
Transitions students between lessons / activities with minimum down time
Teacher maintains proper control of classroom
INSTRUCTION
Plans and teaches lessons that contribute towards fulfillment of expectations outlined in the school's curriculum standards
Completes and submits lesson plans as instructed by Principal
Presents lessons that are well structured and appropriately paced
States a clear objective for each lesson
Lessons contain introduction, body, and conclusion
Uses transitions to connect main points
Integrates lessons with other disciplines
Presents lessons that "connect" with students
Activates students' prior knowledge and / or experience
Differentiates instruction as a best practice
Checks for understanding and adjusts when necessary
Incorporates direct instruction and multi-modal techniques
Assess student progress through formative and summative assessment, providing timely feedback to students and parents
Cultivates high level, critical thinking skills in students
Encourages students to explain, elaborate, and / or defend answers
Guides students in problem-solving processes
Equips students to evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and apply
Corrects student errors appropriately and sensitively
Instills a Biblical worldview in students
Routinely makes direct connection to Scripture
Guides students to evaluate content through the lens of a Biblical worldview
Encourages students towards faith in and obedience to God
Creates opportunities for student participation and active learning
Uses Q & A, discussions, role playing, investigations, hands-on-learning, project-based learning and other methods that facilitate active participation
Provides adequate opportunities for guided practice and independent practice
Familiarizes self with student Personal Learning Plans (PLPs)
Coordinates with PLP facilitator, parents, and students to ensure PLP guidelines are met
Implements strategies and accommodations identified in PLPs
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains a system for recording and reporting on student progress and performance
Keeps students, parents, and administration adequately informed and involved to remedy academic or behavior deficiencies
Provides timely, accurate progress reports and report cards using the Beyond Technology Education grading practice.
Builds strong partnerships with parents
Engenders parental support and trust
Communicates with parents regularly and effectively, including proactive positive communication
Informs parents of student concerns : academic, social, behavioral
Contributes to the general well-being and improvement of the school
Assists the School Board and Administration in implementing policies and procedures
Uphold the school's mission, vision, and values in all aspects of teaching and professional conduct
Collaborates and cooperates with colleagues
Attends and contributes to required school meetings and functions, including but not limited to weekly devotions, in-service training, planning meetings, Professional Learning Communities, PLP meetings, conferences, etc.
Maintains and improves professional credentials
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development
Fully utilize learning management systems, including keeping information up-to-date
Completes other tasks assigned by administration
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
The following responsibilities are specific to individual grade levels and / or teaching disciplines
Teacher - General
Attends planning meetings as required.
Teaches core subjects according to Lighthouse's GLE's.
Assists specialists to integrate projects.
BENEFITS
The Lighthouse Board of Directors annually reviews employee salary schedules and benefits to provide an overall competitive compensation package including medical, dental, 401k with match after one year of service, wellness reimbursement, paid time off, as well as complimentary lunch on school days.
Full-time employees can also earn a 50% tuition discount for enrolled students or their choice of additional retirement contribution, education reimbursement or student loan reimbursement.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a born-again Christian.
Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
Must be able to support and comply with the school's Statement of Faith and Statement of Conduct.
Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
Must have an understanding of and commitment to Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree and be State Certified. (ACSI certification and three years of full-time classroom teaching experience is preferred.)
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