ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

Oklahoma Christian Schools•Edmond, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the elementary school principal. The elementary classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter, skills, and behavior that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field
ACSI or state teaching certificate
A strong clear Christian testimony
A lifestyle of biblical integrity
A spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness
The ability to respond to counsel
The ability to work in a team environment
Effective communicator
Acceptance without reservation of the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, Statement on Diversity and Core Values

Responsibilities

Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes
Actively involved in church
Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflict
Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
Effectively partners with parents
Ministers to the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional
Maintains teaching environment conducive to student learning
Teaches classes as assigned and scheduled by the administrator
Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter
Proactively plans for curriculum instruction
Uses effective teaching methods to challenge students intellectually
Effectively utilizes educational technology
Teaches and designs curriculum from a biblical worldview
Uses formative and summative assessments to promote student learning
Attends and carries out effective parent teacher conferences
Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records
Performs additional duties as specified by the principal (lunch, recess, carpool, etc)
Attends elementary school events such as open house, grade-level programs, fine arts night, carnivals, etc.
Attends high school graduation
Works co-curricular concessions/gate three times per year ($10 per hour)
Adheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school
Maintains professional dress and appearance as specified in the Employee Handbook
Proactively communicates with parents and administrators
Pursues professional development opportunities
Attends and arrives punctually to scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetings
Demonstrates the character qualities of courtesy, friendliness, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and perseverance
Uses standard English in written and oral communication
Meets everyday stress with emotional stability
Responds respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency