What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teacher position at Trinity Lutheran Church?
Seeking teachers for a small Christian school in San Luis Obispo County, CA serving approximately 170 students. Positions to be filled are elementary.
Characteristics: patient, adaptable, and passionate about instilling a love of learning in children. Christian faith and willingness to support Christian education.
Responsibilities: Educate students utilizing childhood development concepts, theories, and practices. The teacher should be able to identify students’ academic strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. These insights should help plan a general and targeted curriculum to prepare students for success. Teacher should be willing to regularly communicate with parents and work with staff in a collaborative manner. This would be in a self-contained classroom for elementary.
- Work with school and church leadership, and other staff to implement the mission of the school and create a Christ-centered community of learners;
- Prepare and grade coursework and assignments, manage classrooms and implement school procedures;
- Work with school leaders and administrators to initiate policies, stay current with schoolwide learning goals and standards, follow and implement school scope and sequence in all subjects, and other curriculum-development materials, including textbooks, in accordance with school and national standards;
- Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues that may arise;
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and needs, including facilitating conferences;
- Model and reinforce positive social behaviors such as hanging up coats, talking respectfully with others, sharing, and cleaning up after themselves.
