Elementary Teacher - Pursuit Christian Schools

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Status : Full-Time, Monday- Friday

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision; 403b retirement; and 50% off on school tuition. 

Pay : Salaried, Exempt 

Supervisor : School Principal

Requirements:

If your interest is working with middle school or upper elementary students, this is the ideal teaching position in a supportive environment that aligns with your Christian values. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Spiritual Leadership: Models Christian maturity and discipleship.
• Instructional Excellence: Designs effective, engaging lessons rooted in best practices.
• Relational Wisdom: Builds positive, respectful relationships with students and families.
• Servant Leadership: Demonstrates humility, teamwork, and a willingness to support school needs.
• Adaptability: Responds with grace and creativity to the dynamic nature of upper elementary and middle school life.
• Bachelor's of Arts degree
• Washington State teacher credential (required)
• Immunization Records or waiver (must include MMR, antibody titer labs, or exemption documents)
• Pass both local and federal background checks.

JOB DUTIES:

• Integrate Biblical worldview into daily lessons, classroom discussions, and interactions, helping students see God’s truth in every subject.
• Plan and deliver engaging instruction that meets curriculum and state standards and supports diverse learning needs.
• Assess student progress through assignments, projects, and evaluations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Cultivate a safe, respectful, and joyful classroom culture where students feel valued and encouraged to grow academically and spiritually.
• Lead students in prayer, devotionals, and spiritual reflection, fostering habits of faith and discipleship.
• Partner with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Prepare and organize materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Positively support the school's policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
• Build partnerships with parents through proactive communication.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children while adapting teaching methods and materials to meet varying student interests.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators.
• Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions or perform other job-related duties requested by a supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws
• Attend staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Currently have or willingness to obtain:

• Complete Child Sex Abuse Training 
• TB Test (results within 1 year)
• Immunization Records or waiver (must include MMR, antibody titer labs, or exemption documents)
• Child Care Basics Training (Initial 30 Hours STARS or Exempt)
• First Aid and CPR Certification