Lead Teacher - Elementary School | K-5th Grade

DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC•Dunwoody, GA

1d•$45,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pinnacle Academy (TPA), formerly Dunwoody Christian School, is seeking energetic, creative, and godly teacher candidates who resonate with its mission to partner with parents in developing children grounded in Christ-like character, exceptional knowledge, and preparedness for life's opportunities and challenges. As a Christian school, TPA seeks candidates who demonstrate a lifestyle and personal beliefs aligning with its Christian commitments, Mission, and Statement of Faith. The role of a Christian teacher at TPA involves demonstrating a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflecting godly character, having a heart to meet the needs of young people, and mastering content and delivery of instruction. This position includes healthcare benefits.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or the equivalent.
Teaching experience with demonstrated expertise and ability.
Experienced with using technology in a classroom environment, preferably Google Classroom.
Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active in an evangelical church.
Ability to form partnerships with parents, fellow teachers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to teach to Georgia education standards.
Evidence a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the DCS Statement of Faith including being a born again Christian, active Church member, exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling an exemplary Biblical lifestyle and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling.
Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the distinctive qualities of Christian education.
Feels called by God to the teaching profession and Christian education.
Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to school/student matters.
Candidates must pass a background check prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

Preferred State or ACSI teaching certificate (earned or in process of earning).

Responsibilities

Lead teacher in the elementary school classroom (grades K-5th), assigned grade level may be determined by student enrollment and need at the time of hire.
Inspire students to learn the knowledge, skills and subject matter of assigned area contributing to their development as mature Christians, consistent with TPA philosophies, vision and mission statement.
Integrate a biblical worldview into each subject.
Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical worldview integration, assessments and resources, incorporating classroom technology to enhance instruction, and ability to teach to multiple types of learners.
Manage classroom and discipline procedures to provide a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Model effective teacher/parental partnering through timely communication with parents in support of student learning (e.g., posting of assignments, grades, conferencing).
Regularly update principal to assure the fulfillment of proper instructional priorities and pacing.