4th Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Minerva Area Christian School

300 W Lincolnway

Minerva, Ohio 44657

4th Grade Teacher Position

General Description:

Job Summary : The 4th Grade Teacher will prayerfully help students learn skills, subject matters, and attitudes that will help them grow in all aspects of their lives. Furthermore, the 4th Grade Teacher will work to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment where students will see the love Christ lived out.

The teacher is responsible for providing overall leadership and instruction in the assigned grade-level(s) and/or subject(s). This leadership involves planning, executing, evaluating, and communicating all programs necessary to fulfill the school's vision and mission while moving students forward towards MACS’ expected student outcomes.

Hired by: Administrator

Responsible to: Administrator

Supervises: Teacher Aides

Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Administrator.

Type of Position : This is a contracted, exempt employee who is paid on a salaried basis.

Benefits Offered: Dental, vision, and life insurance.

Required Spiritual Qualities:

It is expected that the 4th Grade Teacher will:

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live his/her life as His disciple.
• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God, our standard for faith and practice.
• Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith (attached).
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. Luke 6:40.
• Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Share the Christian faith with others.
• Have a Christ-centered home.
• Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

Required Professional Qualities:

It is expected that the 4th Grade Teacher will:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution or is willing to participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.
• Be able to complete a FBI and BCI background check.
• Be eligible for or have already obtained a teacher certification or license through the Ohio Department of Education.

Required Personal Qualities

It is expected that the 4th Grade Teacher will:

• Sign and live by the School’s Lifestyle Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, encouraging, self-starter with a high energy level.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with staff, parents, volunteers, and children.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Defend principles and convictions in the face of pressure and partisan influence.
• Recognize his/her own mistakes and take measures to correct them.
• Be a team player.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Seek to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.
• Place his/her school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

Additional Duties or Responsibilities:

• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.
• Teach grade-level as assigned with a view toward accomplishing expected student outcomes, course objectives and standards as stated in curricular documents to develop world changers who think creatively, communicate confidently, and lead courageously.
• Complete paperwork promptly.
• Upload detailed weekly lesson plans to Planbook no later than 8:00 a.m. on the first day of the week.
• Attend and participate in all assigned meetings and devotions on time.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and faculty.
• Represent the school in a positive way to the community and to all other constituents.
• Maintain a close personal walk with the Lord as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers, parents, and with students.
• Faithfully carry out any other additional assigned responsibilities.

Employment at Minerva Area Christian School is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex (gender), national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Minerva Area Christian School is a religious educational ministry permitted to discriminate based on religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Minerva Area Christian School’s mission statement and be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance