Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

West Side Christian School’s Elementary Teacher integrates faith and learning to create a positive, engaging, and Christ-centered classroom environment. The successful candidate will inspire students to achieve academic excellence while serving as the spiritual leader of the classroom.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a consistent walk with Jesus Christ in attitude, speech, and actions
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities
• Lead students in developing skills in mathematics, English and language arts, science, history, and Biblical studies
• Prepare a classroom environment that is safe, positive, and that encourages students to take risks in their learning
• Ensure students’ conduct conforms to all school policies and procedures
• Plan through the use of yearly and quarterly goals and objectives, and create and maintain weekly lesson plans
• Provide a variety of age-appropriate learning materials and resources for use in elementary education.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Collaborate with other teachers to differentiate instruction and to plan and coordinate lessons and/or events
• Participate in beginning of the year staff orientation, monthly staff meetings, and parent/teacher conference meetings
• Respect the need for confidentiality concerning information related to students, parents, or staff
• Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades throughout the school year

General Responsibilities -

• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities and training

• Take part in school events, outings and activities which may take place throughout the school year 

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.

• Willingly perform other related duties as requested or assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (preferred) or in a related area that will satisfy the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Education or ACSI.

• 2+ years of classroom experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of best practices and expected grade level development

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow teachers and staff

• Committed Christ-follower