Lower School Teacher

SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist School seeks a Lower School Teacher to plan, organize and implement a primary classroom instructional program aligned with biblical principles and faith. The role reports to the Head of Lower School and operates within a ten-month calendar.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, state teaching certification, a strong Christian commitment, and excellent communication and organizational skills to support student learning and school initiatives.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a master’s degree in education is preferred.
• State certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area.
• A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.
• A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• A desire to build relationships and promote a culture reflective of the school’s mission, passion and core values.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
• The ability to demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in work habits.
• Strong content knowledge in early childhood education and/or specific content such as literacy or math.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Second Baptist School.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by school administration.
• Actively participate in school departmental and parent meetings.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development to provide appropriate feedback and prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities to students, colleagues and parents.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments, as appropriate by grade level.
• Obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Strong Christian testimony

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Second Baptist School presents exceptional professional opportunities to dynamic, experienced educational leaders committed to independent school education grounded in biblical principles and faith. We are a Christian college preparatory school pursuing excellence in academics, arts and athletics. This gospel-centered community prepares tomorrow’s leaders for global impact.

Second Baptist School will take applications and interview for lower school teaching positions in an ongoing manner.

• Position title: Lower School Teacher
• Reports to: Head of Lower School
• Work calendar: Ten Months

JOB SUMMARY.

A Second Baptist School teacher must be able to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a primary classroom that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Teacher work is performed under the supervision of the head of lower school and the assistant heads of lower school.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES REQUIRED.

We seek the following in qualified candidates:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a master’s degree in education is preferred.
• State certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area.
• A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.
• A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• A desire to build relationships and promote a culture reflective of the school’s mission, passion and core values.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
• A responsible steward of the school’s resources.
• The ability to demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in work habits.
• Strong content knowledge in early childhood education and/or specific content such as literacy or math.
• A collaborative and creative growth mindset.
• Proficiency in technology and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

CLASSROOM TEACHER JOB SUMMARY.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Second Baptist School.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by school administration.
• Actively participate in school departmental and parent meetings.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development to provide appropriate feedback and prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities to students, colleagues and parents.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments, as appropriate by grade level.
• Obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.

Ideal candidates should have prior teaching experience and/or hold a teacher certification from a state agency or school accreditation agency.

An advanced degree, independent school teaching, coaching and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are all considered a plus.

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to students.
• Have the heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• Be a dedicated and loyal team member supporting all school activities and school-wide initiatives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to be flexible and shift gears quickly based on situations or changing priorities.
• Show strong leadership skills (i.e. provide a clear vision of the function, build trust, provide motivation to team members, hold self and others accountable, and give feedback) that guide actions and support others in achieving goals.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to develop reasonable solutions to navigate complex problems and systems.
• Demonstrate an evident track record of excellence in work habits with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills to provide clear guidance, instructions or information.
• Be able to use technology with confidence and ease and have a working knowledge of Google Suite (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.).
• Be a responsible steward of the school's resources.

Second Baptist School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices. Second Baptist School complies with all applicable laws and governing nondiscrimination in employment.