2nd Grade classroom teacher

St. John’s Lutheran School•Marysville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Lutheran School exists in Christ to equip and educate students by developing the mind and engaging the heart to impact communities for Christ. The teacher is a minister of our congregation and works cooperatively as a team member with all other personnel of the school and church. The teacher’s supervisor is the principal of the school. The position assigns the teacher to instruct the assigned grade, which will have approximately 25 students in a self-contained classroom. The teacher will be responsible for teaching all the assigned grade subjects.

Requirements

Holds teaching ministry certification from our national church body or has indicated intent to meet the requirements to do so.
Holds the minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education.
Has been certified by the state department of education or will soon be able to receive such certification.
Understands and supports the congregation’s program of education for all grade levels.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
First Aid, Child CPR, Child Abuse Training Certification/License.
[State] State Certification as an Elementary School Teacher.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Bachelors or higher from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.

Nice To Haves

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
New Graduates welcome!

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with St. John’s Lutheran Church & Schools goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may include reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the St. John's Lutheran School.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that students conform with the school's standards and SJLS policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Education Executive of the Lutheran schools of Ohio.
Arrives at school by 7:30 am-attending daily faculty devotions, and leaving school no earlier than 3:15 pm.
Prepares quarterly report cards for parents and meetings with all parents on the designated conference days.
Attends all teacher conferences.
Is responsible for playground, corridor, lunchroom, and other supervision, as it is assigned.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Education Executive of the Lutheran Schools of Ohio.