Lower School Teacher (2026-2027)

Fredericksburg Christian Educational Services•Fredericksburg, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher supports and advances the mission of FCS by directing the activities of a class of students; reports to the Principal. Arrives at school promptly and stays until such time as necessary responsibilities are completed Develops a warm rapport with students and a positive, secure, neat and attractive classroom environment; trains students in habits and routines which are part of the FCS philosophy; maintains excellent student conduct and attention Becomes very familiar with yearly curriculum objectives and participates actively in curriculum writing and revising Develops professionally by exploring and being willing to implement new instructional techniques and curriculum Uses Curriculum Trak software to prepare lesson plans to ensure that the objectives of the curriculum are being met Keeps attendance records, records grades according to department standards, and records of other monies from special projects if applicable Fosters a spirit of patriotism and respect by conducting daily pledges Places God's Word in a central position in daily instruction, integrating its principles throughout the day Prays regularly for each child and presents the Gospel message and other biblical instruction with sensitivity and love; faithfully follows the philosophy and Bible guidelines of the school Individualizes instruction and student assessment to meet the needs of both weaker and stronger students in cooperation with Resource Center and fellow teachers Learns and applies educationally relevant technology skills for teaching, learning, and administrative tasks with support from the FCS technology department Enriches basic curriculum with field trips, creative assignments, and library resources Checks student work and sends it home on a regular basis Maintains close, cooperative relationship with parents, communicating frequently with parents and responding to parent emails within 24 hours Attends weekly faculty meetings, Prayer 'N' Share at least one time weekly, and evening activities of the school as directed; participates in professional development Is prompt and faithful with supervision duty on a regularly scheduled basis Dresses professionally and modestly, following the Staff Dress Code Seeks an awareness of the total school vision and serves willingly in special areas which enhance the overall effectiveness of the ministry

Requirements

Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people
Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
Strong commitment to Christian education
Bachelor's or graduate degree, including education courses
Committed to keeping ACSI or state certification current according to FCS guidelines
Ability to maintain an orderly learning atmosphere
Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff
Strong grasp of subject matter and keen ability to communicate concepts to students with a variety of learning styles, stimulate higher level thinking, and involve students in lessons
Well organized, diligent, creative
Ability to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, such as (but not limited to) climbing stairs, riding the bus, supervising students both out-of-doors and indoors
Teachable, servant spirit

Responsibilities

Directing the activities of a class of students
Developing a warm rapport with students and a positive classroom environment
Training students in habits and routines
Maintaining excellent student conduct and attention
Becoming familiar with yearly curriculum objectives
Participating actively in curriculum writing and revising
Exploring and implementing new instructional techniques and curriculum
Using Curriculum Trak software to prepare lesson plans
Keeping attendance records and grades
Fostering a spirit of patriotism and respect
Placing God's Word in a central position in daily instruction
Praying regularly for each child
Presenting the Gospel message and other biblical instruction
Individualizing instruction and student assessment
Learning and applying educationally relevant technology skills
Enriching basic curriculum with field trips, creative assignments, and library resources
Checking student work and sending it home
Maintaining close, cooperative relationship with parents
Attending meetings and evening activities
Participating in professional development
Being prompt and faithful with supervision duty
Dressing professionally and modestly
Seeking an awareness of the total school vision