| Job Summary: | The Elementary STEM Teacher at Midland Christian School will integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on, project-based learning. The ideal candidate will have a love for inspiring young minds, a strong Christian faith, and a desire to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction. This position will also include the integration of coding, robotics, and design-thinking to help students grow in innovation and critical thinking skills. This position requires a deep commitment to the Christian faith, a passion for teaching young children, and the ability to integrate faith-based principles into daily instruction. |
| Lines of Authority: | Reports to the Elementary Principal |
| Education: | Bachelor’s Degree Required |
| Required Personal Qualities: | - Whole-heartedly agrees with the school’s Statement of Faith and vision to Live for God, Love like Jesus, and Learn for Life
- Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
- Embodies a Christ-like attitude in all aspects of his/her work.
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| Required Spiritual Development: | - Is a baptized believer who is a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ.
- Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
- Models Christ-likeness in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
- Is an active member of a local Christ centered community of faith.
- Reflects the vision of the school, which is to Live for God, Love like Jesus, and Learn for Life.
- Maintains a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste, and that is in agreement with any applicable school policy.
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| Required Qualifications: | - Current Teaching Certification
- Profound understanding and commitment to Christian faith and principles.
- High level of professionalism, discretion and respect for confidentiality.
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| Preferred Qualifications: | - Past experience in coding, robotics, or STEM-based instruction at the elementary level preferred.
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| Skills: | Teaching Skills:- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Differentiation
Classroom Management:- Behavior Management
- Organization
- Time Management
Interpersonal Skills:- Communication
- Collaboration
- Empathy
Spiritual and Character Development:- Faith Integration
- Role Modeling
- Spiritual Guidance
Professional Development:- Lifelong Learning
- Reflective Practice
Technology Proficiency |
| Transportation: | Reliable transportation. |
| Physical and Mental Effort: | - Teachers may spend long hours standing, walking around the classroom, and carrying materials. Additionally, they may need to participate in activities such as recess supervision or field trips.
- Teaching often involves emotional labor, as educators invest their emotions in supporting students, dealing with challenges, and celebrating successes. This can be both rewarding and draining, requiring mental resilience and self-care strategies.
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| Classification: | Exempt |
| Hours: | This is a full-time, self-contained position |
