Elementary Teacher

Description

Candidates would be teaching a self-contained classroom with 14-18 students. 

For more information about Calvary Road Christian School, please visit us at www.crcs.org.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Teaching experience and ACSI or state certification is a plus.

Our employees must become (if not already serving as) active members of a Bible-believing church. 

More specific requirements are detailed below. 

Spiritual

   Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes

   Sets example of the importance of prayer, Bible study, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship

   Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff

   Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education, and assists them in the task

   Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith

   Emphasizes to students the reality of their self-worth in Christ 

   Consistently attends, supports, and is a member in good standing at a Bible believing church

Instructional

   Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum

   Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning

   Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work

   Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for the administrator’s review

   Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional

   Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Non-instructional and Professional

   Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

   Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure

   Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom

   Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned

   Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth

   Seeks the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents, and is teachable

   Provides input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school

   Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee, faculty, and other designated meetings

   Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for dealing with emergencies

   Contributes to the general improvement of the school program

Personal

   Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality

   Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism

   Exercises friendliness and consideration, treating students without partiality

   Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority

   Maintains a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste

   Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication; speaks with clear articulation.

   Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment

   Recognizes the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency and the general public