Lower School STEAM Teacher

Job Title:           Teacher 

Department:      School-wide

Category:           Faculty; Part-Time; Salary; Exempt, 78% FTE

Reports To:         Lower School Principal

Schedule:            9:00 AM – 3:30 PM M-TH and 8:45 AM – 1:45 PM F

Salary Range (DOE):  $35,170.20 - $62,715.12

Summary: Instructs students in one or more subjects by performing essential teaching duties, assuring that the mission of the schools is supported. Models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supporting our entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; praying for and with other faculty and staff; encouraging others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holding others accountable; actively pursuing ways to encourage members of the schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework, quizzes, tests, projects, etc. in a timely manner
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
• Keeps attendance records
• Maintains discipline in classroom and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, and independent educational study for growth
• Performs related duties such as recess and after school monitoring, small group leadership outside of the classroom, sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.

Education and/or Experience:                                 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; valid teaching credential.

Credentials, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A certified teaching credential is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered by the administration in lieu of a credential, dependent upon the teacher’s department and duties.

Qualifications:

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation
• Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality
• Ability to use technology