Preschool Teacher

The RCS teacher is a critical position to help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to the development of Christ-like character and academic excellence. The RCS teacher will plan, prepare and deliver curricula from a Biblical worldview that will facilitate active learning and meet the expected standards for each subject area.

Reports To: Building Administrator

Status: Full-time Exempt

Schedule: 41 Weeks

Benefits: Full benefit eligibility

Requirements*:

• Christian by profession and lifestyle.
• Received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and be a member in good standing of a local Church.
• Demonstrate spiritual and organizational leadership.
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in a related field.
• Receive and maintain ACSI Certification.
• Complete Christian Philosophy of Education course (ACSI).
• Pleasant and professional presentation of self.
• Must be able to communicate with constituents effectively in addition to maintaining excellent writing, layout, and editing skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Knowledge of Google Education Suite programs and Microsoft products.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and employees may be required to undergo drug or alcohol testing.

Consistently Exhibits:

• The ability to deal effectively with constituents and personnel
• Humble, hungry, smart (emotionally smart, that is, in interactions with others)
• Teachable spirit
• Being a self-starter
• Execution of projects
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects

Essential Functions:

• Motivate students to accept Gods gift of salvation and model a Christian lifestyle to them.

• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.
• Ensure that the classroom work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
• Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will help in providing leadership and guidance in the schools development of and commitment to a Christian worldview.
• Have knowledge of the schools curriculum, standards, and mission.
• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure that his or her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
• Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level they will be teaching and understand the problems they face.
• Plan broadly using semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently using lesson plans and Curriculum Trak.
• Plan a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging them to do their best work.
• 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.
• Plan through approved channels the use of field trips, guest speakers and other media for a balanced classroom.
• Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
• Regularly assess the learning of students, and provide progress reports as required.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent complaints and to parent requests for help or information.
• Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college course work, in-services, workshops, and conferences to maintain knowledge of best practices in education.
• Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and school policy.
• Help the staff, students, and volunteers function efficiently, effectively and productively.
• Understand and implement adequate supervision and lead in a positive manner.
• Provide a good learning environment by keeping proper discipline in the classroom, the gym and other places on the school premises.
• Meet regularly with other staff members to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem resolution.
• Provide input as needed for the school master calendar.
• Maintain a physical presence with the students by attending and, when possible, participating in school chapels, assemblies, athletics events, and other presentations.
• Prepare for substitute teachers so that they can successfully carry out the daily responsibilities.
• Participate in beginning-of-year staff orientation, staff devotionals, staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents or staff.
• Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each students progress.
• Keep students, parents and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of student failure.
• Know the procedures for dealing with emergencies in the classroom and school. Conduct required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership.
• Report to the appropriate individuals any campus safety, health and maintenance needs.
• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in all dealings with staff and/or administration.
• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the schools constituency and the public.
• Participate in the schools development programs and activities in areas of constituency relations, fund-raising and student recruitment retention.
• Ensure that provision is made for the accountability and securing of all funds collected in the classroom.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations and outings as assigned.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
• Above all, be flexible and willing to do whatever is needed.