What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teacher position at St. Marcus Lutheran School?
Position
Primary Lead Teacher
Invitation
If you are passionate about urban education, want to grow through coaching, and want to join a dedicated and vibrant ministry impacting our students and community, St. Marcus School has a wonderful opportunity for you!
Mission Statement
To disciple children for Christ now and for all eternity and to train them in excellence for their roles in their family, church, community, workplace and country.
Core Values
Christ First
Sacrificial Love
Biblical Discipleship
Radical Expectations
Reports to
Primary Director & Principal
Qualifications
-Possesses a humble spirit, growth mindset, and an unrelenting I AM THIRD mentality.
-Bachelor's Degree (or higher degree in education). Capacity to deliver instruction effectively and commitment to respect the theology of the WELS.
Position Objective
To serve St. Marcus Lutheran Church and School with Christian character by supporting the students and their families in a classroom and by providing exemplary Christian education.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
A. Spiritual Expectations:
- Model a Christ-like example both in and out of the classroom always representing our Savior and reflecting His love
B. Professional Expectations:
- Demonstrates responsibility and professionalism towards job responsibilities
- Understand and support the philosophies and purposes of the school and church.
- Build relationships with church and school families
- As a Christian educator, he/she has knowledge and understanding of spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children
- Provide instructional and non-instructional support to students, families, teachers, and staff members
- Have a collaborative and cooperative relationship with school leaders
- Follow the guidelines set forth in organizational handbooks
- Exhibit a growth mindset and commit to professional development
- Attend mandatory staff trainings and meetings
C. Educational Expectations:
- Plan and implement instruction following the St. Marcus curriculum contributing to the growth and development of students.
- Use a variety of assessment tools and processes to monitor student learning and provide feedback to students and parents.
- Complete quarterly progress reports for each student in the classroom.
- Serve as a grade level advisor to mentor and support students as well as serve as the primary staff member of contact for parents
- Complete required parent/teacher conferences and home visits.
- Participate in outreach activities for the school that allow students to interact with the community and learn outside of the classroom.
- Build and nurture positive relationships with students and parents.
- Adhere to the teacher commitments in the St. Marcus Covenant.
D. Meet Expectations of St. Marcus Staff
- Normal weekday school hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Demonstrates responsibility and professionalism towards job responsibilities
- Be available by phone to staff members (and St. Marcus families when necessary) after school hours and on weekends
- Contribute to the school culture by supporting outreach activities
- Uphold code of conduct and school policies
Application Process
Interested applicants should send a resume and references to rosalie.solak@stmarcus.org