What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Grade Teacher position at Faith Bible Christian School?
FBCS Mission:
Our mission at Faith Bible Christian School is that by the end of elementary, middle, and high school every student by name is meeting or exceeding academic standards, has developed Christ-like character and is equipped to serve others through a Biblical worldview.
Our employees' highest priority is to support the work in our schools every day. We want our students to be prepared to succeed, not just at each grade, but for a future beyond our schools: college, careers, and fulfilling lives worthy of the Lord as good parents, neighbors, and members of the community. We want our students to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirits wherever called by God to serve.
Position Summary:
To model, uphold, and facilitate the school mission of being dedicated to building academic excellence, developing Christ-like character, and equipping students to serve others. To help fulfill the school vision to inspire and nurture academic growth, to equip students to think biblically and critically, to help each individual live life in a manner worthy of the Lord, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit wherever called by God to serve, to develop our students to be leaders and influencers, and to impact our world as servants of Christ.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a close, personal walk with the Lord and being a credible Christian role model, in and out of school, in attitude, speech, and action as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit.
- Being able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith and We Believe Statements.
- Possessing Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught in order to shape a biblical worldview.
- Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
- Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
- Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
- Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
- Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
- Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
- Leading parent-teacher meetings
- Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
- Managing student behavior
- Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
- Communicating regularly with parents
- Helping students improve study methods and habits
- Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress
Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
- Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
- Knowledge of appropriate educational psychology, learning styles and strategies
- Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Technology skills to track student attendance and grades and present creative lessons
- Leadership skills and patience for working with students of all ages
Equal Employment Opportunity
Faith Bible Christian Schools is a faith-based institution of education which requires faculty and staff to be in agreement with our doctrinal statement and to adhere to our community lifestyle standards.
With this, as an independent educational institution which exists to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is required for all employees and students. Within these guidelines, it is the policy of Faith Bible Christian Schools to provide equal opportunity to all applicants, employees and students and not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, national origin or age in access to, or treatment in employment, unless it relates to job performance.
FBCS will afford reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability, if necessary, as long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation and the accommodation does not cause undue hardship.
Learn more about Faith Bible Christian Schools at fbcs.school.
