Job Description
Indy West Christian School is seeking a committed Christian individual to fill a full-time Lower 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 Lower Elementary (grades K - 2) School Teacher is responsible for the daily planning and delivery of core classroom instruction in their assigned classroom. 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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