Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior
• Believe that the Bible is God’s word and standard for faith and daily living
• Be in agreement with ESI’s Statement of Faith and ESI’s Christian Philosophy of Education
• Strive to be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action towards others; seek to continually cultivate your own spiritual growth
• Have established a church home in the area, which has a Statement of Faith in significant agreement with ESI’s Statement of Faith and remains faithful in service and attendance
• Have a strong grasp of the essence of Christian education
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have excellent written and verbal communication
• Show evidence of Christian maturity and a strong grasp of the essence of Christian education
• Have a love of children and heart to serve others
• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and timeliness
• Meet everyday stress with prayerful consideration, emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to authority
• Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately; avoid gossip and practice biblical conflict resolution (Matthew 18)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field
• Expertise in the field of mathematics
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff and colleagues
• Flexibility and high adaptation skills to work successfully in an unpredictable school setting
• Organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Integrate a biblical worldview into daily classroom life, and lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ
• Teach the provided curriculum to students in an age-appropriate manner for the following core subjects: Math and Science
• Maintain control of students in a respectful and responsible manner at all times
• Maintain weekly communication with parents regarding classroom news
• Work with parents, as needed, to ensure students academic and spiritual success
• Maintain student grades and gradebook in FACTS/SIS
• Create and submit lesson plans to the Principal
• Keep required ACSI and/or State of Wisconsin certifications current
• Keep all required training current
• Plan in class activities, or class field trips to help support and amplify student learning
• Work with the ESI Admin team, as needed, for any students who may need additional support in learning
• Be aware of all school safety standards and plans
• Follow procedures and expectations as set in the ESI Employee Handbook
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive school matters and information
• Develop a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) each school year, which includes measurable spiritual and teaching/professional goals
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings
• Perform assigned duties according to the Before and After School Schedule
• Utilize education opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth and development
• Provide input and constructive feedback for administrative and managerial functions in the school
• Support the broader program of the school by attending the required extracurricular activities
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal
• Ensure your pupils achieve learning outcomes that are above average in the subject of mathematics by instructing students in a clear, concise, and fun way, and regularly preparing lesson plans that are engaging and incorporate the curriculum
• Incorporate the school’s objectives into your curriculum by remaining up to date with mission and initiatives
• Regularly communicate with parents and legal guardians regarding child’s performance, track and record student progress and keep records up to date for progress reports and report card conferences
• Review curriculum needs and execute plans for improvement, and provide tutoring and additional support
• Act as a role model by making your students feel motivated while maintaining an approachable personality
• Attend school events to better understand student interest and personalities outside of the regular classroom, build strong relationships with your students and aid in the strengthening of their self-confidence while inspiring them to achieve high goals
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the principal.