Elementary 1st Grade Teacher

1st Grade Teacher

Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Specific Grade(s):  1st Grade

Reports to: Elementary Principal 

Profile: Elementary teachers at Central Christian Academy are responsible to teach Christ-centered instructional objectives to their students. The ideal candidate will have a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ as well as educational experience at the elementary level. This position is a full-time (salaried with benefits) position. Salary is dependent upon degrees earned and experience.  

Spiritual Requirements: 

Evidence of a committed and mature faith in Jesus Christ 

 A belief that the Bible is Gods inerrant and infallible word

Evidence of active church attendance and membership at a church whose statement of faith is         consistent with the school

 Agreement with CCAs Mission, Core Values, Purpose and Statement of Faith 

Agreement with CCAs employee lifestyle statement

Ability to teach biblical truth to elementary school students 

Willingness to serve as a Christian role model as outlined in the CCA employee handbook

Willingness to set an example of prayer, Bible study and unity in Christian fellowship

Commitment to resolve professional and personal conflict biblically

Professional Requirements: 

Develop engaging lessons in core subjects as assigned: Bible, math, science, language arts and history

Knowledge to develop a childs ability to read

Ability to create and administer appropriate assessments

Ability to differentiate instruction with regard to varied learning differences of students

Keep daily and weekly records for attendance, grades, and lesson plans

Ability to integrate biblical truth into all subject areas

Ability to integrate and teach appropriate technology in lessons

Participate in grade level, elementary, and all-employee meetings and conferences

Ability to manage a classroom effectively and efficiently

 Ability to develop positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues

Ability to utilize schools SIS program (RenWeb) effectively to communicate and keep records

Ability to use platforms such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams for online learning

Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom environment

 Willingness to agree to follow policies and procedures set forth in the CCA employee manual

Personal Requirements: 

 Strong communication skills in both speech and writing

Organizational skills to maintain clear curricular goals and active records

Strong confidentiality in communications and personal information

 Ability to successfully collaborate with other classroom teachers  

Recognition of the need for good public relations

Ability to represent the school in a professional manner to its constituency and the general public

Education: 

Bachelors degree in education required 

Elementary classroom teaching experience preferred 

 State licensure or ACSI certification required

 Willing to be lifelong learner and continuing education

Physical Requirements: 

The ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, carry for a full day of school. Ability to lift 25 pounds. The ability to use fine motor skills including tactile while performing a task. 

Acknowledgement: 

I acknowledge that I have read the job description and requirements for the Elementary Teacher position, and I certify that I can perform these functions. 

Elementary Teacher Job Description: https://www.ccalions.org/teacher-applications/

Application: https://form.jotform.com/220245960909156

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