K4 Teacher - Via

HOPE Christian Schools•Racine, WI

17d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the K4 Teacher leads instruction and training for scholars in the classroom and/or assigned grade levels. The teacher works closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to support academic success and character development. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing and tracking student progress, maintaining records, supervising scholar safety, and contributing to school and community activities. The teacher is expected to serve as a biblical role model, comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, and engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.
At least 12 educational teaching credits required after three years.
At least 1–3 years of teaching experience.
Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
Proven track record of student achievement results.
Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable.
Maturing Christ-follower who views fulfilling the role and mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ, including regular participation in a local church and faith-growing habits and communities, and alignment with and desire to advance the Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Urban teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
Use creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning.
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and identify misunderstandings.
Participate professionally in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events.
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside regular school hours.
Assist with scholar recruitment as needed.
Serve as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative for scholars, team members, and the community.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with other team members.
Provide vigilant supervision for scholars’ physical safety and well-being on and off campus during school functions.
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families.
Improve teaching skills by seeking constructive feedback and professional development.
Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance, behavior, achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communications, and textbooks.
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions.
Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and assume responsibility for their success.
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, structured learning environment that supports academic excellence and character growth.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments.
Perform other duties as requested or required.