Elementary Teacher

First Baptist School•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Campus Principal, this role facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills. The teacher will implement FBS-approved curriculum, document student progress, address individual educational needs, and create a positive learning environment. This role also involves providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
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.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in a related area preferred.
Two years of successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers the school's elementary curriculum consistent with school 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.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and 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 our school system.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about 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 FBS procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school 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, 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 FBS testing programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Head of School.