Pre-Grammar / Grammar Teacher

Classical Christian Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Second Baptist School University-Model (SBSUM) seeks a part-time Pre-K4-4th grade Classical Classroom Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The role requires using classical teaching techniques, integrating Biblical principles, and modeling a daily walk with Jesus Christ in the classroom.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, developing long-range plans, maintaining records, communicating with parents, supervising co-curricular activities, and participating in staff meetings and trainings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to all students.
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood/elementary education.
• A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• Desire to lead and support school-wide initiatives and fundraising efforts as able.
• CPR certified, or willing to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate classical learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with long range plans.
• Demonstrate mastery of the subject material assigned and communicate clearly to parents.
• Instruct classically and monitor students’ learning, managing behavior with biblical discipline.
• Update records (lesson plans, LRPs) accurately and completely as required by administration.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide feedback, attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Strong Christian testimony

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION.

Second Baptist School University-Model® (SBSUM) is currently seeking PART-TIME PRE-GRAMMAR AND GRAMMAR (PK4-4TH) SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Reports To: Dean of Lower School
• Work Calendar: Ten Months

JOB SUMMARY

A SBSUM teacher is expected to use classical teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning, to integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum in the classroom, and to model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.

CLASSICAL CLASSROOM TEACHER JOB SUMMARY

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

• Passion for learning and commitment to classical instruction.
• Understanding of the classical trivium and progymnasmata.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate classical learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with long range plans.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the subject material assigned.
• Communicate clearly to and work closely with parents to resolve any behavior issues.
• Classically instruct and monitor students’ learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain biblical discipline standards in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Second Baptist School University-Model.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled.
• Update all necessary records (lesson plans, LRPs, etc…) accurately and completely as required by school administration.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development to provide appropriate feedback.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities to students, colleagues and parents.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and assignments.
• Prepare weekly assignments for satellite classroom time supervised and instructed by parents at home, using this time effectively for drill, review, enrichment, discussion or project work.
• Obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Stay current on the best practices in classical education in order to promote educational excellence.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Comply with all SBSUM, Second Baptist School and Second Baptist Church policies and procedures.
• Attend all required meetings/training: parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school functions and training, as well as other scheduled events.
• Supervise co-curricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

We seek the following in qualified candidates:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to all students.
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood/elementary education.
• 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.
• A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in work habits.
• A collaborative and creative growth mindset.
• Proficiency in technology and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• A responsible steward of the school’s resources and a commitment to support the school’s fundraising efforts as able.
• CPR certified, or willing to receive training.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, candidates must be willing and able to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform other related work to accomplish the objectives of the school.

Ideal candidates should have at least three or more years of teaching experience and/or hold a teacher certification from a state agency or school accreditation agency.

An advanced degree, classical school teaching experience, university-model structure understanding, coaching and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are all considered