Calvary Road Christian School Hiring for Elementary Education Teacher at Alexandria, VA Full Time

Contract Start Date: August 7, 2023

Contract End Date: June 2, 2024

Teachers work 10 months and get paid for 12 months.

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Teaching experience and ACSI or state certification is a plus. Our employees must be active members of a Bible-believing church. More specific requirements are detailed below:

Spiritual

• Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes
• Sets example of the importance of prayer, Bible study, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship
• Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff
• Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education, and assists them in the task
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Emphasizes to students the reality of their self-worth in Christ
• Consistently attends, supports, and is a member in good standing at a Bible believing church

Instructional

• Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work
• Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for the administrator’s review
• Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress s as required

Non-instructional and Professional

• Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
• Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
• Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
• Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Seeks the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents, and is teachable
• Provides input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
• Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee, faculty, and other designated meetings
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for dealing with emergencies
• Contributes to the general improvement of the school program

Personal

• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Exercises friendliness and consideration, treating students without partiality
• Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
• Maintains a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste
• Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication; speaks with clear articulation.
• Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Recognizes the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency and the general public

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,000.00 to $60,000.00/year

This job is for the 2021-2022 school year.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an education degree?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person