K4 Teacher

Cloverhill Christian Academy is a fast-growing private school that strives to "Prepare Today's Students to Impact Tomorrow's World." Our educational staff are on a mission to serve God and build His Kingdom through all aspects of our day. Lead teachers are accountable for development and implementation of age appropriate lesson plans to further grow our students mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Student progress reports and parent communication skills are required for building a successful relationship with our families.The lead teacher will be responsible for delegating tasks to, as well as, accepting feedback from the assistant teacher to work together to create a cohesive and collaborative classroom.

Spiritual Leadership

• Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school teaching.
• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.

• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Ensure the classroom environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
• Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.

Academic Leadership

• Have knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him/her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian world view.
• Have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission.
• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure that his/her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.

• Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level of the children being taught and understand the problems they face.
• Plan broadly using semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently using a Lesson Plan Book.
• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information, or to parent complaints.
• Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college coursework, and through attendance at in-service, workshops, and conferences.

• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of his/her job performance.

Administrative Leadership

• Seek to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by school administration and school policy.
• Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.

• Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
• Meet on a regular basis with rest of staff to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem resolution. Provide input as needed for the school master calendar.
• Arrange for substitute teachers when needed and assist them in successfully carrying out their responsibilities.
• Participate in beginning of year staff orientation, staff devotionals, and staff meeting.
• Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff.

• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school. Conduct required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership.
• Report safety, health, and maintenance needs that are observed to appropriate individuals.
• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.
• Deal directly and frankly with the school administration when honest differences exist in an earnest effort to resolve such differences.

Additional Duties or Responsibilities

• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public, including while using social media.
• Participate in the school’s development programs and activities in areas of constituency relations, fundraising, and student recruitment and retention.
• Ensure that provision is made for the accountability and securing of all funds collected in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.

• Participate in the end-of-year closing of school process such as the inventorying of textbooks, furniture, equipment, etc.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

Salary : $14 - $16