5th/6th Grade Home & School Hybrid Teacher

NorthPointe Christian Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthPointe Christian Schools is seeking a part-time teacher for 5th and 6th grade in its Hybrid Home & Hybrid Program. The role runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays during school days from 7:30am to 11:30am, with a focus on integrating Biblical principles and supporting the school’s mission.

The ideal candidate will create weekly lesson plans, tailor instruction to student needs, and communicate progress with families while upholding a Christ-centered classroom environment within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily teaching.
• Teach and support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for students per curriculum goals and policies.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily teaching.
• Teach and support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for students per the curriculum goals and policies of NorthPointe Christian Schools.
• Create and submit daily lesson plans every week.
• Plan learning experiences that engage students and meet objectives.
• Prepare age-appropriate lessons, adapt methods to learners.
• Create, assign, and grade assessments and assignments.
• Define Christian behavior guidelines and model a respectful environment.
• Help students develop self-discipline and positive peer interactions.
• Communicate progress with parents via phone, email, or in person.
• Represent the school professionally in interactions with stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain a safe learning space.
• Provide student supervision and follow safety protocols.
• Be punctual in showing up to work and ensure students are timely for activities.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and events.
• Maintain required certifications and training hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to meet student needs.

Job description

SCHOOL INFORMATION

NorthPointe Christian Schools is an independent Christian school formed in 1972 serving over 1,300 preschool through high school students from over 120 churches. NPC's pairs academic excellence with a strong, Christ-centered environment to reach our mission of "equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ."

SCHOOL INFORMATION

NorthPointe Christian Schools is an independent Christian school formed in 1972 serving over 1,300 preschool through high school students from over 120 churches. NPC's pairs academic excellence with a strong, Christ-centered environment to reach our mission of "equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ."

NorthPointe's Home & Hybrid Program is entering its 18th year of partnering with families in a Hybrid model with 2 days of in class instruction, and 2 days of home instruction. More information about the program can be found HERE.

HIGHLIGHTS

• This is part‑time position teaching 5th and 6th grade in the Hybrid Program.
• Teaching on Tuesday and Thursday school days, 7:30am-11:30am

Teacher Responsibilities And Duties

• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily teaching.
• Teach and support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for students per the curriculum goals and policies of NorthPointe Christian Schools. Learn and implement new curriculum when necessary.
• Create and submit daily lesson plans every week.
• Plan learning experiences that help each student achieve the stated objectives. Use class time well with activities that engage students' attention and have a clear purpose.
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that are suitable to the age level and developmental needs of your students. Adapt teaching methods, strategies, and materials to meet the needs and learning styles of students.
• Create, assign, and grade assessments and assignments for students.
• Define responsible Christian behavior for students, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad behavior in the classroom. Create and model an environment of respect and care.
• Help students learn self‑discipline through appropriate encouragement, correction, and counseling. Promote a healthy peer environment among students.
• Communicate positively and regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress, needs, grades, successes, and challenges via phone call, email, or in person.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students. Remain professional in attire and behavior.
• Set up the classroom and regularly clean and maintain it as a safe and effective learning environment.
• Provide supervision to students in the classroom, and hallways. Follow safety protocols for where students can be and how to secure the building.
• Be timely in reporting to work and when at work, assure students are also timely when going to and from specials and other school activities.
• Participate in required meetings, school‑wide training, and events as requested by the administration and required by the State.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Work constructively with colleagues and administration by building relationships, contributing ideas, listening to the ideas of others, and collaborating to best meet the needs of students. Collaborate with grade level team in areas such as sharing field trips, lessons, theme ideas, etc.
• Collaborate closely with ESS and MTSS teams regarding student needs and interventions.
• Participate in a staff committee.
• Carry out the procedures and protocols in the employee handbook and respect decisions made by leadership.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding questions, concerns, and needs