Lower School Teacher (2027-2028)

Fredericksburg Christian School; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg Christian School in Virginia seeks a Classroom Teacher to direct a class, uphold the school mission, and report to the Principal. The role emphasizes creating a warm, well-managed learning environment and integrating biblical principles throughout daily instruction.

The ideal candidate will be a committed Christian with strong communication, organizational, and instructional skills, with readiness to participate in curriculum development and school activities.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord.
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church.
• Bachelor's or graduate degree including education coursework.
• Ability to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere.
• Strong communication with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of a class of students and reports to the Principal.
• Arrives at school promptly and stays until responsibilities are completed.
• Develops a warm classroom environment and trains students in routines.
• Maintains attendance records and grades according to department standards.
• Integrates biblical instruction and prayer into daily lessons.
• Collaborates in curriculum development and uses technology for instruction.
• Communicates frequently with parents and responds to emails.
• Attends weekly faculty meetings and school events as directed.

Skills

Student rapport

Classroom management

Professionalism

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree (education)

Tools

Curriculum Trak

Job description

Description The Classroom Teacher supports and advances the mission of FCS by directing the activities of a class of students; reports to the Principal.

• Arrives at school promptly and stays until such time as necessary responsibilities are completed
• Develops a warm rapport with students and a positive, secure, neat and attractive classroom environment; trains students in habits and routines which are part of the FCS philosophy; maintains excellent student conduct and attention
• Becomes very familiar with yearly curriculum objectives and participates actively in curriculum writing and revising
• Develops professionally by exploring and being willing to implement new instructional techniques and curriculum
• Uses Curriculum Trak software to prepare lesson plans to ensure that the objectives of the curriculum are being met
• Keeps attendance records, records grades according to department standards, and records of other monies from special projects if applicable
• Fosters a spirit of patriotism and respect by conducting daily pledges
• Places God's Word in a central position in daily instruction, integrating its principles throughout the day
• Prays regularly for each child and presents the Gospel message and other biblical instruction with sensitivity and love; faithfully follows the philosophy and Bible guidelines of the school
• Individualizes instruction and student assessment to meet the needs of both weaker and stronger students in cooperation with Resource Center and fellow teachers
• Learns and applies educationally relevant technology skills for teaching, learning, and administrative tasks with support from the FCS technology department
• Enriches basic curriculum with field trips, creative assignments, and library resources
• Checks student work and sends it home on a regular basis
• Maintains close, cooperative relationship with parents, communicating frequently with parents and responding to parent emails within 24 hours
• Attends weekly faculty meetings, Prayer 'N' Share at least one time weekly, and evening activities of the school as directed; participates in professional development
• Is prompt and faithful with supervision duty on a regularly scheduled basis
• Dresses professionally and modestly, following the Staff Dress Code
• Seeks an awareness of the total school vision and serves willingly in special areas which enhance the overall effectiveness of the ministry

Requirements

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
• Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
• Strong commitment to Christian education
• Bachelor's or graduate degree, including education courses
• Committed to keeping ACSI or state certification current according to FCS guidelines
• Ability to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere
• Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff
• Strong grasp of subject matter and keen ability to communicate concepts to students with a variety of learning styles, stimulate higher level thinking, and involve students in lessons
• Well organized, diligent, creative
• Ability to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, such as (but not limited to) climbing stairs, riding the bus, supervising students both out-of-doors and indoors
• Teachable, servant spirit