Kindergarten Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION


Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Reports To: Division Principal
Time Status: Full time
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

To serve as a teacher in fulfillment of GCAs mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Every member of Grace Christian Academys professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. Its our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christs role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, candidate should be an active participant at a local church.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable candidates should have the following background or comparable experience:
Advanced degree preferred
High level of emotional intelligence
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the students educational experience
A history of continued growth and development as an educator
A history of effective collaboration with colleagues
Desire to interact with students outside of the classroom (e.g. coaching, clubs, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

Give instruction to the students in the curricula area assigned by the Principal
Design teaching material
Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview
Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences
Devise lesson plans that follow GCAs Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps
Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance
Experiment with different teaching methods
Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges
Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning
Utilize learning management system for instruction
Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community
Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the childs progress and hold conferences with parent(s)/guardian(s) when necessary
Report to the appropriate authorities when one knows or reasonably suspects that a childs health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONCLUSION


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and amend the work of any employee under his/her supervision. I understand that employment is at the will of the employer and either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment with or without cause at any time.