Elementary Teacher

Adventure Christian School • Roseville, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Elementary Teacher who will partner with parents in growing children in Christ by providing a biblically based academic curriculum and teaching principles from God's word. The role aims to help students apply these principles to all aspects of their lives, fostering spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional development.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree
• Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
• ASCI Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrate Christ-like attributes in speech and actions.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities.
• Must pass a pre-employment reference and background screen.
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Teachers must be able to prepare bulletin boards (monthly) between 2 ½-6 feet in height so that students can see the necessary information.
• Teachers must be able to accompany students in the hallways or in other places in the building as they move from one location to another location.
• Teachers must be able to keep up with their students, control them until reaching their destination and remain with the students at that location.
• Teachers must be able to supervise students in their classroom or while on the playground, parking lot, or park.
• Teachers are required to render minimal first aid to students who may be injured while in the classroom, gymnasium, or on the playground.
• Teachers are required to be present daily half an hour before the students arrive until half an hour after the students depart.
• They are also required to be present for faculty meetings and other special functions after school, and occasionally for meetings or other functions in the evening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily personal devotional life.
• Demonstrate love and obedience to Christ by example and motivate students to grow in their faith.
• Attend all regularly scheduled devotions and share in leading faculty devotions.
• Attend an evangelical church and serve in a church ministry.
• Provide written/digital teaching plans incorporating the school’s scope and sequence or approved curriculum.
• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials for creative teaching.
• Develop a plan and method for evaluating student work.
• Request instructional equipment and supplies.
• Clearly communicate the objectives and relevance of the material being taught.
• Integrate Biblical principles as appropriate.
• Determine if students have grasped the information being taught.
• Demonstrate command of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, materials, media, and evaluation tools.
• Provide monthly updates of bulletin boards in the classroom.
• Provide reference to other disciplines and life examples to transfer, expand, and enrich learning.
• Utilize effective classroom and instructional management techniques.
• Reflect a Christ-like spirit in all relationships.
• Recognize the value of time-on-task and demonstrate good use of the instructional period.
• Arrange the physical environment to compliment the learning atmosphere.
• Maintain progress reports and evaluations for parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain accurate and complete school records.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, team members, faculty, office staff, and administration.
• Clearly communicate compassion and empathy to all students.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle when dealing with conflicts.
• Arrive punctually and attend all duties, programs, and meetings.
• Serve on appropriate committees for curriculum evaluation, textbooks, operational procedures, special events, and services.
• Supervise extra-curricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative functions.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.
• Actively support and maintain safety standards, training, and an ongoing safety program.
• Understand and direct students during fire, earthquake, and lock down procedures.
• Take on an assigned role in the disaster plan if implemented.
• Fill out an “Ouch or Accident” report when administering first aid.
• Comply with requirements to report reasonable suspicion of physical abuse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level