K-5 Elementary Education Teacher

Trinity Lutheran School•Marysville, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at Trinity Lutheran School, Marysville, Ohio. The teacher will be responsible for teaching all subject areas for elementary age students as required by the Christian Day School Board, Principal, and the Ohio Department of Education. The teacher is accountable to the Principal and the Christian Day School Board. The teacher will work as a team member with all other personnel of the school and church. Relationships will be characterized by loyalty and cooperation in a common cause and ministry for Christ.

Requirements

Has a minimum of a bachelor's degree and is licensed to teach in the State of Ohio or is eligible for an Ohio Department of Education non tax teaching license.
Alternative to the above qualifications as the Principal and/or Christian Day School Committee may find appropriate.
Evidences a lifestyle that reflects a dynamic relationship with Christ.
Is open minded, tolerant and happy in outlook on life.
Is sensitive to the needs of others, cares about the feelings of others, shows Christian concern for all, maintains confidence and is respectful of others.
Uses correct language, is tactful, courteous, an effective listener, and uses correct written forms of communication.
Is poised, punctual and enthusiastic.
Is able to clearly articulate the objectives of the school and is visible in church, school and community activities.
Evidences a love for teaching children.
Shall complete in-service training as required.
Shall provide signed authorization for a BCI report, which upon receipt does not indicate a prohibited criminal conviction.

Responsibilities

Implementing policies adopted by the congregation and the Christian Day School Board.
Assisting with special school programs, religious services, projects, and co-curricular activities, which are assigned as duties.
Maintaining confidentiality of personal information of students.
Informing the Principal of correspondence and parent communication.
Completing all forms and documents required and assigned in a timely fashion.
Planning, preparing and delivering instructional lessons and activities, through various curriculum resources, which are engaging, educational and exciting for the students.
Reaching school and course-wide performance goals and prepare students for standardized tests.
Utilizing effective diagnostic and remedial procedures to evaluate pupil achievement
Watching closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
Grading papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head any problems off before they become a habit.
Increasing educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
Weaving goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
Offering praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.
Keeping the classroom appearance interesting, stimulating, neat, clean and pleasant so that optimum instruction can take place.
Using Christian disciplinary methods, using Gospel and Law appropriately.
Relating instruction to the Christian objectives of the school.
Performing other administrative duties as assigned.
Responsible for playground, hallways, lunchroom and other supervision as assigned.
Arriving at school by 8:15 and leaves no earlier than 3:45, unless otherwise contracted.
Attending faculty meetings.
Attending teachers’ conferences as requested.
Attending parent-teacher conferences.
In case of illness or an emergency absence, the teacher is to contact the Principal by 7:00 a.m. on the day of absence.
All leave time is subject to approval under the adopted policy for Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
One half hour each day will be allowed as time off for lunch.
Performing other duties as assigned