Lower School Teacher (2027-2028)

Fredericksburg Christian Educational Services•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Lower School Teacher supports and advances the mission of FCS by directing the activities of a class of students and reports to the Principal. The teacher creates a warm, secure, orderly, neat, and attractive classroom environment; teaches student habits and routines consistent with FCS philosophy; and maintains student conduct and attention. The role includes teaching the yearly curriculum, preparing lesson plans in Curriculum Trak, assessing and recording student progress, and adapting instruction to students’ differing needs. The teacher integrates biblical principles into daily instruction, prays for students, presents the Gospel and other biblical instruction with sensitivity and love, and follows the school’s philosophy and Bible guidelines. The teacher builds cooperative relationships with parents and colleagues, communicates regularly with families, participates in faculty meetings, professional development, school activities, and supervision duties, and contributes to the wider school ministry.

Requirements

Be a committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and Christian character qualities suitable for serving as a role model for young people.
Regularly attend an evangelical Protestant church.
Commit to a Biblical lifestyle and not promote or engage in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior.
If married, demonstrate a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and a positive marital relationship.
Have a strong commitment to Christian education.
Hold a bachelor's or graduate degree, including education courses.
Maintain current ACSI or state certification according to FCS guidelines.
Be able to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere.
Demonstrate an enthusiastic, sensitive, and loving rapport with students, and openness with parents and staff.
Have a strong grasp of subject matter and the ability to communicate concepts to students with varied learning styles, stimulate higher-level thinking, and involve students in lessons.
Be well organized, diligent, and creative.
Be able to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, including climbing stairs, riding the bus, and supervising students indoors and outdoors.
Be teachable and have a servant spirit.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly and remain at school until necessary responsibilities are completed.
Develop a positive rapport with students and maintain a secure, orderly, neat, and attractive classroom environment.
Train students in habits and routines that are part of the FCS philosophy and maintain student conduct and attention.
Become familiar with yearly curriculum objectives and participate in curriculum writing and revision.
Explore and implement new instructional techniques and curriculum as part of professional development.
Use Curriculum Trak to prepare lesson plans and ensure curriculum objectives are met.
Maintain attendance, grade, and applicable special-project money records according to department standards.
Foster patriotism and respect by conducting daily pledges.
Integrate God's Word and its principles into daily instruction; pray regularly for each child and present the Gospel and biblical instruction sensitively and lovingly.
Follow the philosophy and Bible guidelines of the school.
Individualize instruction and assessment for students with differing needs in cooperation with the Resource Center and fellow teachers.
Learn and apply educationally relevant technology skills for teaching, learning, and administrative tasks, with support from the FCS technology department.
Enrich the basic curriculum through field trips, creative assignments, and library resources.
Check student work and send it home regularly.
Maintain close, cooperative relationships with parents, communicate frequently, and respond to parent emails within 24 hours.
Attend weekly faculty meetings, Prayer 'N' Share at least once weekly, directed evening school activities, and professional development.
Perform regularly scheduled supervision duties promptly and faithfully.
Dress professionally and modestly in accordance with the Staff Dress Code.
Develop awareness of the overall school vision and willingly serve in special areas that enhance the effectiveness of the ministry.