Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-3)

Southwest Christian School • Fort Worth, TX

3d

About The Position

Southwest Christian School is seeking candidates for a full-time, elementary teacher (grades 1-3) for the 2026-2027 school year. Position Summary Our teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential and promotes positive spiritual development. The teacher is expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing the day-to-day duties of the role and to prayerfully work with administration, faculty, students, and families to develop and maintain a school which is distinctively Christian, academically excellent, and globally minded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate
• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
• Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
• Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with donors, parents, staff, and administration
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Capturing Kids Hearts or similar Social-Emotional Learning professional development training is a plus
• Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation (Google Suite/Classroom)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to inspire learning and cultivate positive relationships with students
• Provides appropriate classroom instruction and assessment, incorporating a biblical worldview, across all subject areas, for students in grade 1-3, depending on grade level assignment
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and supports high expectations for learning
• Uses available resources, including various technologies, to deliver instruction and assess student learning
• Maintains clear, open, professional communication with team members, parents, and other school employees
• Exhibits a willingness to participate in the school community by supporting, sponsoring, and/or leading extracurricular activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time