What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Elementary Teacher position at The Kings Academy?
Job Title: Upper Elementary Teacher
Job Status: Full-Time, 10 Months
Exempt Status: Exempt
Department: Elementary
Reports to: Principal, K-8
Job Summary
TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a teacher who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide classroom instruction to the students of The King’s Academy and be a Christian role model to them. Teachers should view their role as a ministry, helping each student reach their full potential in Christ. This position will be in the upper elementary (3rd-5th grades).
Essential Job Functions
Planning and Teaching
Develops a curriculum map for each course taught where learning objectives are written with a Biblical Worldview, and aligned with California State Standards and the school’s Expected Student Learning Results
Prepares detailed lesson plans
Uses a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting where all students are held to high expectations
Incorporates technology in meaningful ways into instruction and learning
Grading
Grades all assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects in a timely manner, using the grading scale provided by the school
Keeps an accurate record of all grades for each student, timely submitting them to the Registrar
Records homework for the day/week on the school portal
Student Oversight/Management
Keeps an accurate record of all attendance and tardies for each student
Maintains discipline in the classroom to ensure maximum learning
Provides a healthy and neat classroom that promotes a good learning and working environment
Always keep an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder for unexpected absences
Supervise students during recess and lunch
Communication
Communicate with parents regularly (student’s academic or behavioral status)
Returns The King’s Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students. The school's mission statement guides everything we do: "The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships."
The King’s Academy is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TKA was ranked by Niche as the #1 Best Christian High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and #7 in California.
TKA is looking for the best Christian educators! Every staff member at The King’s Academy is vital to the school’s number one mission which is ministry to our students. We know that the quality of the staffs' character inevitably establishes the professional and spiritual quality of the school and has an enormously significant and life-changing influence on the development of the students' confidence and character. That is why, first and foremost, all of The King's Academy staff members are Christ followers who have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and discipling junior high and high school students.
As part of a comprehensive spiritual life program, staff members at TKA have the privilege of mentoring students in a variety of ways. Staff serve alongside students on annual service trips to locations in the U.S. and abroad, participate with students in yearly off-site weekend retreats, and lead small home groups and chapel discussions. The King’s Academy teaching staff includes 76 members, with a total staff of nearly 150. Approximately 90% of classes have less than 25 students, allowing for individual attention and support.
TKA welcomes diverse people at all levels of campus life to support the diversity of our student body. We have bright and dedicated faculty and staff who work in a supportive environment characterized by a desire to serve God and a commitment to mutual respect and collaboration. The King’s Academy provides a competitive salary and benefits package including excellent medical, dental, life and 403B plans. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.
Consider joining The King's Academy team and help us prepare students for college, life, service and eternity. For more information about TKA, please visit www.tka.org.
Salary : $58,444 - $123,180