Elementary Teacher

EXPECTED DAYS OF THE WEEK: (Part Time)

Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays

EXEMPTION:

Salary Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Teaching Preparation

• Create courseobjectives course syllabus and course information sheetsfor Bible Language Arts History Science Math and Bibleor the classes you are hired to teach.

• Prepare detailedengaginglesson plans using our LCA provided curriculum withobjectivesand assessment on the daily plans forMWF.

• Prepare detailedengaginglesson plans forT Thfor satellite days with details for parents to administer andoversee the lessons to completion.

• Follow prescribed scope and sequence and adhere to relevant curricular and policy guidelines as they teach their assigned classes.

• Put lessons onFACTSby Sunday at 5:00pmeach week.

• If lesson plans change during the week email the parents that day before the students leave for the dayor youleave for the day.

• Create and update asnecessarya curriculum notebook with all necessary documents requested by the Elementary Director.

• Update grade level Curriculum Mapping instructed by the Director.

• Utilize administrative time for planning grading and communication with parents asappropriate.

• Teach via on-line when necessary or directed by the school.

• Communicate with parents weekly.

Instruction

• Teach lessons with engaging activities when possible.

• Use all teaching strategies to meet yourstudentsneeds.

• Teach by using a mix ofteacher directed lessons group activitiesandindividualprojects.

• Integrate Biblical principles and a Biblically sound philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.

• Utilize valid teaching techniques to help students master necessary content and skills as defined by the relevant curriculum goals and the schools general philosophy.

• Plan a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the students challenging each to dotheirbest work.

• Appropriately employ a variety of instructional aids methods and other resources that willprovidecreative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual mental physical social and emotional.

• Effectively use homework for drill reviewenrichmentor project work.

• Keep proper discipline and classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises tomaintaina good teaching environment following the handbook discipline plan.

• Effectively communicate parent co-teacher duties andassistadministration in holding co-teachers accountable.

• Inform the administration ifunableto fulfill any assigned duties.

• Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

• Set an expectation for and enforce excellence of foundational communicational skills ( spelling neatness of work handwriting public speaking skills etc.).

• Take an active role in enforcing school discipline (student code of conduct dress code).

Non-Instructional

Teachers shall

• Cooperate with the Board and Administration in implementing all policies procedures and directives governing the schools operation.

• Confer with the administrationregardingany policy you areunable to support.

• Maintain regular andaccurateattendance and grade records onFACTSto meet the demands of a comprehensive knowledge of each students progress.

• Update FACTSwith attendance daily by 9:00am.

• Grades will be imputed inFACTSweekly.

• Keep students parents and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of probable course failure.

• Maintain a clean attractive well-ordered classroom.

• Maintain Satellite Day Office hours each Tue and Thurs.

• Attend all required PTF Workshops or Meet the Teacher EventsEffectivelycommunicate parent co-teacher duties andassistadministration in holding co-teachers accountable.

• Inform the administration ifunableto fulfill any assigned duties.

• Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

• Set an expectation for and enforce excellence of foundational communicational skills ( spelling neatness of work handwriting public speaking skills etc.).

• Take an active role in enforcing school discipline (student code of conduct dress code).

MISSION: Partnering with Christ-centered families to educate and develop fully equipped disciples.

EMPLOYEE PROFILE:

Spiritually the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of Lucas Christian Academys statements of Faith Statement of Marriage and Human Sexuality
• A strong clear Christian testimony.
• A mature godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer and a minister of the gospel

Personally the employees life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity of a Christian lifestyle
• A spirit of dedication commitment flexibility and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel
• Ministers of the Gospel

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become familiar with and keep updated on all our Emergency Protocols Policies and Procedures
• Contribute to school systems effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Establish and adjust objectives by following school guidelines and school goals plans policies and procedures.
• Maintain records by documenting accordingly
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies as deemed by your supervisor
• Embrace biblical truth strive for excellence and model Christ-like leadership
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results and departmental requests/needs
• Meet requirements for educational development related to your position certifications
• Complete continuing education as deemed by your supervisor
• Willingness to take developmental assessments
• Background checks Ministry Safe Drug tests and all compliance requests
• Attend Parent Teacher Fellowship all school Workshops
• Attend In-service assist in set up and tear down of all school PTFs and Workshops as deemed by your supervisor
• Support Leadership Decisions
• Other duties as assigned by Direct Supervisor Team lead Head of School

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly standing and walking around
• Regularly sitting at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterity