Elementary School Teacher

OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Full tuition for children

Paid time off

Job summary

Our Savior's Christian Schools is seeking a passionate teacher to join our dedicated staff. The ideal candidate will nurture children's academic, social, and spiritual growth. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and at least one year of teaching experience.

The teacher will create an engaging classroom environment, plan tailored lessons, and collaborate with parents. We offer competitive benefits including a 403(b) Retirement Plan and full tuition for

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of teaching or student teaching experience.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Must have effective classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and implement academic and behavioral programs.
• Adapt programs to meet the needs of individual children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and conduct conferences.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration and teamwork

Knowledge of child growth

Teaching commitment

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a teacher to join our growing staff!

If you love Jesus and love to teach and guide children into excellence, look no further. THIS is the place for you. Here at Our Savior's Christian Schools, staff and families have created an environment where children excel. If you have the following qualifications and want to join our amazing educational team, we want to hear from you!

Mission Statement: Know and Be Loved

Our children will know and reflect the love of Jesus Christ through education, compassion and action.

Vision:

We will develop the whole child through nurturing their spiritual, academic, social/emotional and physical skills. This will enable each child to be an effective and positive influence on the world. This is accomplished through small class size, a highly qualified and loving staff, and by working collaboratively with parents, the church and the community.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Full tuition for children or grandchildren
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8:00am-4:00pm
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education (or multiple years of experience as lead elementary classroom teacher with a bachelor's in a different field)

Experience:

• Teaching or student teaching: at least 1 year

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and challenged
• Passion and commitment to teaching children academic, social and spiritual lessons
• Effective classroom management skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of elementary-aged children. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Planning, supervising and implementing the academic and behavioral program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Gearing the program to the need of individual children with concerns for their interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
• Considering individual children in relation to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Treating children with dignity and respect.
• Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Attending all staff meetings.
• Participating in offered training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants.
• Planning and implementing methods of working collaboratively and communicating well with parents of the students.
• Conducting parent conferences.
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• Keep first-aid and CPR training up to date with provided trainings.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching or student teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching license (Preferred)