ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

General Description: This position reports to the elementary school principal. The elementary classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter, skills, and behavior that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in elementary education or related fieldACSI or state teaching certificateA strong clear Christian testimonyA lifestyle of biblical integrityA spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsivenessThe ability to respond to counselThe ability to work in a team environmentEffective communicatorAcceptance without reservation of the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, Statement on Diversity and Core ValuesDuties and ResponsibilitiesSpiritualModels a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudesActively involved in churchFollows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflictEncourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faithInstructionalEffectively partners with parentsMinisters to the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotionalMaintains teaching environment conducive to student learningTeaches classes as assigned and scheduled by the administratorDemonstrates mastery of the subject matterProactively plans for curriculum instructionUses effective teaching methods to challenge students intellectuallyEffectively utilizes educational technologyTeaches and designs curriculum from a biblical worldviewUses formative and summative assessments to promote student learningNon-instructionalAttends and carries out effective parent teacher conferencesMaintains regular and accurate attendance and grade recordsPerforms additional duties as specified by the principal (lunch, recess, carpool, etc)Attends elementary school events such as open house, grade-level programs, fine arts night, carnivals, etc.Attends high school graduationWorks co-curricular concessions/gate three times per year ($10 per hour)Personal/ProfessionalAdheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the schoolMaintains professional dress and appearance as specified in the Employee HandbookProactively communicates with parents and administratorsPursues professional development opportunitiesAttends and arrives punctually to scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetingsDemonstrates the character qualities of courtesy, friendliness, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and perseveranceUses standard English in written and oral communicationMeets everyday stress with emotional stabilityResponds respectfully and is loyal to constituted authorityRepresents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma-Christian-Schools