Second Grade Teacher

Grace Christian AcademyKNOXVILLE, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Grace Christian Academy is seeking a Second Grade Teacher to serve in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students. This is a full-time position reporting to the Elementary Principal.

Requirements

  • Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
  • The candidate should be an active participant in a local church.
  • The qualified candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and live a lifestyle of biblical integrity.
  • The qualified candidate must personally affirm and uphold the doctrinal positions outlined in the Baptist Faith & Message (2000) and the principles in the Nashville Statement (2017), living in a manner consistent with these beliefs.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree preferred
  • High level of emotional intelligence
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
  • Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the student’s educational experience
  • A history of continued growth and development as an educator
  • A history of effective collaboration with colleagues
  • Desire to interact with students outside of the classroom (e.g., coaching, clubs, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Give instructions to the students in the curricula area assigned by the Principal
  • Design teaching material
  • Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview
  • Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences
  • Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps
  • Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance
  • Experiment with different teaching methods
  • Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning
  • Utilize learning management system for instruction
  • Update grades and lesson plans on Renweb
  • Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community
  • Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferences with parent(s)/guardian(s) when necessary
  • Report to the appropriate authorities when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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