Description:
The teacher is responsible to the Elementary Principal and works closely with administrative staff, other teachers and parents.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required (Master’s Degree preferred) for this position.
The teacher must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to communicate and relate well to both children and adults.
This person should project a professional appearance at all times.
This person should have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability in the program.
Requirements:
Required Qualities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Display a love for the Lord; support the mission of CAK and possess a sincere, outgoing desire to serve all those associated with CAK
Regularly attend and actively participate in a local Christian church
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Working knowledge of school: mission, philosophy, day-to-day operations
Ability to work well with others, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community
Demonstrate flexibility during busiest times of the year and when unexpected tasks arise
Responsibilities to students include:
Be a role model for children
Value diversity and provide, as much as possible, for individual needs
Treat each child with dignity and respect
Be empathetic and caring
Be responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of the program for his/her class in accordance with the policies of the school
Evaluate student progress in academics, social and emotional areas
Be adequately prepared for the academic day with the children
Encourage critical thinking and problem solving
Help each child develop a positive sense of self-worth, of independence, and a sense of responsibility and self-direction
Maintain confidentiality of individual students
Responsibilities to the School include:
Write weekly lesson plans and have them readily available for review by the Principal
Deliver all instruction from a biblical worldview aligned with CAK’s mission and values
Submit all records, reports, evaluations, inventories, etc.
promptly
Ensure that the classroom is neat, well organized and bulletin boards are kept current
Be present in the school building at least one-half hour before school begins, preparing for the day; to be present in the classroom when students begin arriving
Attend all school and division meetings and recommended training programs
Attend evening school events as requested
Participate in conferences, courses, teaching demonstrations, and extra duties when requested
Serve on various committees as requested
Prepare for and obtain a substitute when absent from school
Make arrangements and request transportation for field trips
Assist with admission testing and observations, when requested
Value and support members of the school community
Adhere to all school policies as contained in the CAK Employee Handbook
Responsibilities to parents and the community include:
Conduct parent-teacher conferences, as well as meet with parents whenever necessary during the school year
Return phone calls and emails promptly
Maintain confidentiality
Encourage good parent-teacher relations
Keep parents informed by sending home regular newsletters, progress reports, etc.
Be a role model in the community
Responsibilities for professional growth and development include:
Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures, or other educational events
Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
Keep current on educational issues through research and study
Participate in professional faculty and program evaluations
Other duties as assigned by Elementary Administration or Head of School.