Elementary Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

Traders Point Christian SchoolsWhitestown, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS) is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. TPCS is a private Christian school dedicated to equipping and educating students to live out their Kingdom purpose within a Jesus-centered, relationally-driven, and educationally-anchored environment. The primary goal of this position is to support the school's mission by challenging and educating students within a Biblical worldview, guiding them toward a personal faith and transforming life in Jesus Christ. The teacher will provide daily instruction, prepare students for future endeavors, and understand the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of students in Kindergarten through 4th grade.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s statement of faith and mission statements.
  • A bachelor’s degree in the content area is required.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a successful career in teaching the subject area in an academic setting.
  • Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities.
  • The ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.
  • The teacher has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education.
  • The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.
  • The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.
  • You must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Nice To Haves

  • teaching certification is preferred
  • The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.
  • The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.

Responsibilities

  • Providing daily instruction in the subject area to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS).
  • Preparing students in the transition process to a career or post-secondary education.
  • Responsible for working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic, and, most importantly, spiritual growth.
  • Meet and successfully instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the available resources.
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources.
  • Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Evaluate student progress and enter scores in FACTS SIS on a regular basis as requested by the building principal.
  • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
  • Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources.
  • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning students’ academic and behavioral progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to discuss the results of assessments and strategies for individual and school-wide academic improvement.
  • Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline.
  • Prepare weekly and unit lesson plans and submit them to the appropriate principal as required.
  • Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
  • Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Lower School Principal.
  • Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
  • Acquire and maintain ACSI certification within the first year of employment.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings.
  • Attend New Staff Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate.
  • Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook.
  • Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers.
  • Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records as established by school policy.
  • Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.
  • Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner.
  • Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner.
  • Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration.
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