Elective - K-2 grade Teacher (Monday & Wednesday afternoons)

CHESS Christian School; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

CHESS Christian School in Springboro, OH is seeking a part-time Elective K-2 Teacher for Mondays and Wednesdays. This role involves delivering a Christ-centered curriculum focusing on art, nature studies, and physical education.

The ideal candidate should hold a 4-year degree and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a positive Christian learning environment. The position includes essential responsibilities such as designing engaging lessons and supervising students during outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Born again Christian with an active relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate curriculum for K-2 art and physical education.
• Facilitate engaging art experiences for creativity and self-expression.
• Lead nature-based learning experiences for exploration and observation.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Supervision of young children

Education

4-year degree from a college or Bible school

Job description

Position: Elective - K-2 grade Teacher (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Location: Springboro, OH

Job Id: 165

Job Title

Teacher - Elective K-2

Department: Academic

Reports to: School Principal

Time Status: Part-Time, 10 months, Mondays and Wednesdays

Pay Status: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

EEOC: Professional

Overview

This Elective Teacher plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, Christ-centered education to students, focusing on elective subjects such as art, nature studies, and physical education. The teacher is responsible for designing and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons that foster curiosity, imagination, movement, and discovery in a nurturing and structured environment. This role integrates biblical principles throughout instruction and encourages students to grow in confidence, cooperation, creativity, and joy in learning as they explore the world around them.

Essential Functions, Tasks, and Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate curriculum for K–2 art, nature studies, and physical education that promotes creativity, physical development, curiosity, and foundational learning skills.
• Facilitate engaging art experiences that allow students to explore color, texture, shape, creativity, and self-expression through a variety of mediums and techniques.
• Lead outdoor and indoor nature-based learning experiences that encourage students to observe, explore, and appreciate God’s creation.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate physical education activities that develop gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and healthy movement habits.
• Integrate storytelling, creativity, movement, and hands‑on exploration across all elective areas to support holistic development of young learners.
• Create a safe, structured, and joyful classroom environment that supports active participation and age‑appropriate independence.
• Encourage social‑emotional development through cooperation, sharing, turn‑taking, and positive peer interactions.
• Provide clear instruction, modeling, and guided practice to support early learners in understanding routines and expectations.
• Assess student participation, effort, creativity, and skill development through observation, projects, and participation, and record timely grades in the student information database.
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement to help students build confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
• Incorporate principles of faith and biblical integration into instruction, emphasizing God as Creator, stewardship, gratitude, and loving others through play and creativity.
• Foster open communication with parents, keeping them informed about students’ progress and classroom experiences when necessary.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere that promotes engagement, safety, respect, and joy in learning through movement and creativity.
• Provide supervision of students during indoor or outdoor recess and/or lunch activities, ensuring the students’ safety and adherence to school rules.
• Assist in the orderly dismissal of students, as needed, maintaining a secure and organized transition from the classroom to car line.
• Ensure adherence to school policies and maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and other relevant data.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events as requested.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by school administrators.
• NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Required Qualifications

• “Born again” Christian with an active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Faithfully attends and supports a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with the CHESS Statement of Beliefs.
• Agree with, support, and abide by the CHESS Christian School Statement of Beliefs, Lifestyle Statement, and Educational Philosophy.
• 4-year degree from a college, university, or Bible school.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young children in structured and play‑based learning environments.
• Ability to manage classroom routines and transitions for early elementary students.
• Able to supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Dedication to fostering a positive, Christ-centered learning environment for young learners.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and best practices in early childhood education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting.
• An understanding of effective classroom management strategies and techniques that foster an environment of discipleship.