Upper Elementary Teacher -7-8 Science

Job Description

Indy West Christian School is seeking a committed Christian individual to fill a full-time Upper Elementary Teacher opening for the 2024 -2025 school year. The ideal candidate has the ability to relate well to students and adults, is highly organized, confidential and has the ability to multitask, coordinate, manage and prioritize. A bachelor's degree in education is preferred. Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license.

Job Summary:

The Upper Elementary Teacher Science Teacher is responsible for the daily planning and delivery of science instruction in the grades 7 - 8. The teacher will prayerfully help students cultivate attitudes, skills, and subject knowledge that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the glory of God.

Required Professional Qualities

Bachelor's Degree (preferably in education)

Proper state and ACSI certification Proper state and ACSI certification

First aid CPR certified

Ability to work with administrative team and school board

Ability to relate and work well with students and adults

Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, peers, and school leadership

Ability to coordinate, manage and prioritize

Essential Job Functions - Accountabilities

Effectively lead and interact with the students

Provide classroom instruction conducive to learning

Christ and promote a strong spiritual foundation for students

Knowledgeable of current best practice literature and methods affecting student learning

Equipping and encouraging students in their walk with Jesus

Collaborate, plan, support assist and encourage other team members

Communicate with students and parents

Support and encourage students, parents, and fellow workers as instructed in God's Word

Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline

Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and submit to appropriate principal as required

Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum

Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners

Devise and implement appropriate expectations discipline plan for classroom management

Plan appropriate field trips to aid student learning

Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work

Maintain accurate grades for each student

Schedule and attend at least one parent/teacher conference and any more as needed

Execute special projects or serve on committees as assigned by the principal

Participate in the development and assessment of the Continuous School Improvement Plan

Participate in the selection and mapping of curriculum as outlined in school policy

Analyze, utilize, and communicate data for targeted and differentiated instruction

Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year

Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of school

Maintain accurate attendance record as established by school policy

Inform students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give timely notice of academic and behavioral events

Maintain classroom and materials in a clean, attractive, orderly manner

Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner

Execute all non-instructional duties relevant to the position as assigned by the principal (recess, lunch, car line, etc.)

Attend special events of the school as required by the school administration

Rehearse and execute responsibilities described in the Crisis Management Plan

Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth

Acquire and maintain an ACSI teaching certification within first year of employment

Attend and contribute scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, divisional, faculty, and parent meetings

Attend appropriate activities as required by administration or the Employee Handbook

Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and coworkers

Contribute suggestions and recommendation for class placement assignment of students to classes for the following year

Assist administration in data collection relevant to assets, inventory, budgets and other items

Submit work request to maintenance as needed

Timely submission of leave requests within provided structure

Maintain a positive attitude toward the school and with students, parents, and administration.

Participate in in-service programs as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned by administration

Possess a conviction of God's calling to the Christian school ministry

Follow the Matthew 18 principle in all relationships and in dealing with conflict

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing.

Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

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