Elementary Teacher

Job Title: Elementary Teacher (K-5th Grade)

Reports To: Principal

The Elementary Teacher at Trinity Christian School helps lay a strong foundation for each child's spiritual, academic, and social growth. Guided by our mission to develop lifelong learners and equip students to reach their full potential, the teacher will integrate Biblical truth into instruction, use flexible and engaging teaching methods, and partner with parents to nurture students in a Christ-centered environment where they grow in character, confidence, and faith.

You are:

• Convinced that a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person's life.
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry.
• Dedicated to your personal study of God's Word.
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life.
• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances.
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping.
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle.
• Spiritually mature with the ability to integrate faith into teaching.
• Patient, compassionate, and creative in engaging young learners.
• Team-oriented and collaborative in working with staff and parents.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining a safe, caring, and Christ-honoring classroom environment.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and Bible instruction.
• Planning and implementing a Florida standards-based curriculum aligned with FLDOE Content Standards.
• Integrating Biblical truth into daily instruction and modeling a Christ-like example for students.
• Fostering social, emotional, and spiritual development through structured activities and free play.
• Assessing student progress through observation, classwork, and formal assessments; provide regular feedback to parents.
• Utilizing a collaborative teaching model and personalized learning strategies to meet students' individual needs.
• Communicating effectively and consistently with parents regarding student growth, classroom activities, and school events.
• Collaborating with colleagues and administrators to support school-wide goals and initiatives.
• Organizing and participating in co-curricular activities, special events, awards programs, and field trips.
• Participating in staff devotions, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrating a growth mindset, embracing feedback and new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Upholding school policies, procedures, and values in alignment with the mission of the school.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field. (Master's degree a plus.)
• Valid teaching certification (state and/or ACSI certification preferred).
• Prior teaching experience in early childhood or elementary grades preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Passion for Christian education and nurturing the whole child-mind, body, and spirit.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening (required).

The statements listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. This does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the employer's discretion.