Teacher Kindergarten jobs in Portland, OR

Cornerstone Christian Academy for Learning and Leadership (CCALL) is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Academic Year.

Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Location: Vancouver Campus 10818 NE 117th Ave.

Schedule: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.

Salary Range: $37,475–$69,156 (Dependent on education and experience)

Benefits: Full-time staff enjoy health insurance (in compliance with state and federal laws), paid time-off (PTO)/sick leave accrual, and ten paid holidays annually.

Position Brief
CCALL is a private Christian school that teaches students to think, learn, and lead from a Biblical worldview.
We provide a rigorous and relevant Christian education that equips students for leadership in a changing world. Cornerstone’s culture inspires and reveals the learners’ giftedness, passion, and curiosity.
Function
Ideal candidates will create an exceptional grade-level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Teachers will establish effective rapport with students and motivate them to develop the understanding, skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to provide a solid foundation for their future. Teachers will establish team relationships by partnering with parents and other staff members.
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Christian role modeling by living the CCALL Statement of Faith.
• Maintain an ongoing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and continued spiritual development.
• Development of units of instruction and instructional materials consistent with the school’s curriculum maps by using the principles of Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.
• Teach Bible, English-language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies utilizing the adopted curriculum maps.
• Guide students in development of biblical character and citizenship.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies such as whole class, small group, and individualized instruction; lecture and discussion; inquiry and discovery; and technology.
• Create a range of assessments that appropriately collect evidence of student understanding, knowledge, and skills.
• Differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that best utilize available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a productive classroom atmosphere for learning.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and keep appropriate records including progress reports and report cards.

• Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and the school program.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Supervise students during the school day at recess, and dismissal.
• Support the school’s standardized assessment program.
• Participate in staff development programs and cultivate professional growth through other educational in-service activities.
• Keep current with subject area development including teaching resources and methods. Make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Participate in faculty committees.
• Support PTF and school sponsored student activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• WA State Teacher’s Certification with math endorsement -or- in process/working toward receiving.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Proficient with relevant technology e.g., Microsoft applications including Teams.

Additional Details
Please send an application, resume, and cover letter to slavalley@ccak12.net.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $37,475.00 - $69,156.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98662: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person