Elementary School Teacher - 5th Grade

The Community Church & Virginia Academy

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Academy, serving the mission of Community Church, seeks to prepare students for their best life through faith, scholarship, and purpose. Lead teachers are crucial in creating a safe, engaging learning environment that fosters student growth. This role involves inspiring students to develop faith, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for life, challenging them to excel, and building strong partnerships with parents. The position reports directly to the Lower School Principal and is for future openings in the 2026/2027 school year. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

4 year degree in content area
Active church member
A passion for teaching
Demonstrated ability to work well with children/youth
Well-rounded knowledge of the education process and subject matter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Masters in subject area
State Certification
2 years teaching experience in subject area
CPR/First Aid and/or MAT Certified
Experience as a lead teacher
Experience in a church-run school
Proficiency in G-suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, etc.)

Responsibilities

Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
Know and uphold all policies and procedures – employee, parent/student, crisis management, etc.
Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents.
Provide proactive care/supervision of students; referring them to the school nurse for medical and/or first aid needs.
Daily provides a neat, welcoming, well-prepared and managed environment for learning consistent with the school’s mission, values, objectives, policies, and procedures of best practice.
Plan for and deliver well thought out lessons that connect to all learners; promoting deep thinking, concept mastery and a Biblical worldview.
Incorporate a variety of teaching aids (manipulatives, visuals and technology), formative and summative assessments, project based assignments, and outside the classroom learning opportunities as part of the learning process.
Provide a workable classroom schedule that promotes optimum student engagement and facilitation of the curriculum.
Provide prompt grading and feedback on assignments and assessments for students and parents throughout the learning process/school year.
Build relationships with students & parents which transcends the classroom and shows genuine care and concern.
Collaborate with other teachers and other staff members to ensure each student’s needs are met as needed.
Attend orientation, all monthly faculty meetings, and weekly divisional meetings for continued development, communication, and problem solving.
Attend school and student events as required and/or possible.
Perform other related responsibilities as directed by your divisional supervisor including but not limited to lunch, homeroom, dismissal, etc.
Provide a class syllabus and unit lesson plans as requested by divisional supervisor.
Keep accurate daily classroom attendance.
Proactively and professionally provide regular and necessary communication with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and overall progress; answering incoming emails and phone calls with a timely, professional response.
Effectively make use of the school data system (FACTS) for parents and students to further engage in the learning process; providing timely and consistent reporting, grading/scoring of all assignments, assessments, labs, projects, conduct, etc.
Meet with parents for feedback, concern resolution, and student course correction as needed and/or scheduled.
Organize, decorate, and maintain the learning environment prior to the beginning of school and throughout the year.
Prepare for and attend Back to School Night, Summer Bash, and 6th Grade Orientation (when applicable).
Assist with the evaluation process for curriculum and text materials.
Administer yearly Standardized tests.
Provide formal quarterly reports (report cards) for students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Manage and/or assist with the end of year pack up and storage of classroom/school supplies, rooms, etc.
Plan and communicate needed and desired field trips.
Set and meet yearly goals demonstrating personal and professional growth; achieving the required total of yearly continuing education credits.
Attend new teacher orientation, staff orientation and other in-house training sessions.
Prescribe to all action plans for future growth as prescribed by the principal through informal and formal performance reviews/observations.
Submit purchase requests for needed supplies.
Submit reimbursement requests for approved purchases as needed.
Receive and relay payments for text replacements, special field trips, and activities as needed.