Primary Teacher

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for serving God in the context of education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
• At least one year of primary teaching experience (open to first-year teachers after a successful student teaching experience)
• Holds ACSI certification or ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid US State Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Two or more years of successful teaching experience
• Prior experience in an international school
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field
• Understanding of Common Core Standards
• Experience with English Language Learners and students with special needs
• Experience with Science of Reading

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches core subjects of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Bible
• Collaborates with teachers and leadership around student progress
• Focuses on language arts strategies for developing readers
• Utilizes methods of progress monitoring and running records (e.g NWEA MAP, benchmark assessments)
• Manage classroom and student behavior using Love and Logic, PBIS, and Restorative Practices and Justice
• Identifies and seeks support for students who are struggling
• Supervises students on assigned days for lunch, drop off, and pick up
• Participates and adds value to all professional development and meetings
• Communicates regularly with parents 

Professional Characteristics:

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates superb communication skills
• Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students

• Other duties as assigned