Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Christian elementary teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of children. The teacher must be knowledgeable in a variety of subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and our Bible curriculum. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a biblical worldview. In addition, he or she will implement lessons and teach children with patience, creativity, and the love of Jesus. The candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus and be dedicated to the philosophy of Christian education.

Essential Skills:
Passion for Christian education and the ability to inspire young learners
Love for school aged children and understanding of unique social, physiological, emotional, cognitive, psychological and spiritual needs
Experience with and skill in learning and teaching modalities including various instructional technologies and strategies
Desire to work in the context of a Christian professional learning community

Job Responsibilities:
A mature relationship with Jesus Christ and evidence of a Biblical lifestyle.
Design, prepare and present lessons that facilitate students cognitive, social and emotional development.
Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills
Ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment
Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods
Instruct Elementary academic subjects and social interaction skills
Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials
Designed and implemented integrated science/social studies lessons
Prepared and planned literacy and math centers daily
Maintaining grades for the students and discussing progress with parents
Integrating competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans
Monitoring childrens interactions and nurturing cooperation and sharing
Working closely with administration, staff and other teachers
Encouraging creativity by organizing art and craft projects
Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on a regular basis
Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety procedures
Supervise students during lessons and on the playground for recess
Assess each students progress and determine how best to help them
Coordinate field trips and other activities
Organizational skills and flexibility as well as the ability to handle change and multiple taskings
Implement a classroom management system in their classroom
Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives

Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education/Certification
SmartBoard Proficiency
Google Classroom
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Strong Organizational and Time Management skills
Strong Communication Skills
Professional Growth Mindset
Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 Clearances
Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record

Compensation:

$28,000.00 with a bachelor's degree

$30,000.00 with a master's degree

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Rhema Christian School

** Full Time Faculty and Staff receive 100% Tuition Discount for their own children to attend Rhema