Elementary Teaching Position Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
The purpose of the elementary teacher is to prepare students for meaningful lives by contributing to their academic, spiritual, and social development. As an educator called to serve the body of Christ, this role combines instructional excellence with a commitment to discipling children, fostering a learning environment where students can grow both academically and spiritually.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Elementary Teacher is expected to serve the school community through the following core responsibilities:
Instructional Delivery:
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids, such as projectors and computers.
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results.
Curriculum & Planning:
• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and state and school goals, and by modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
Spiritual Discipleship:
• Contribute to the spiritual growth of the programs by example, personal and professional studies, and personal devotions and worship.
• Actively guide and disciple children with a servant-hearted approach.
Assessment & Feedback:
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; and evaluating application of learning to classroom project results.
• Maintain student learning results by providing instructional feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplining students, and by planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
Classroom Management & Record Keeping:
• Guide students' personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative classroom matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground.
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior.
Parental Support:
• Help parents by providing academic information, suggesting available educational and social resources, addressing parents' concerns, and answering questions and requests.
Institutional Effectiveness:
• Contribute to the school's effectiveness by identifying short- and long-term issues that must be addressed, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Professional Development:
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional learning communities.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate specific spiritual, personal, and professional qualities:
Spiritual Qualities:
• A strong, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ; godly character, humility, and a servant's heart.
• Must be an active member/ministry partner of Calvary PSL or a like-minded church, with full acceptance of the CCA Statement of Faith and Biblical Lifestyle Commitments.
Professional & Personal Attributes:
• Possess "with-it-ness", brilliance in subject matter, knowledge of instructional strategies, and a true passion for teaching.
• Must be hard-working, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, teachable, organized, motivated, creative, reflective, and an active, life-long learner.
• Excellent communication skills inside and outside of the classroom are required, alongside being a collaborative team player who has a love for children, a caring nature, a forgiving heart, a desire to disciple children, and respect for individual differences.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field of study from an accredited institution.
• Degree, certification, training, or demonstrated expertise in the assigned related arts discipline is highly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Current or in-progress State and/or ACSI teacher certification.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified at any time based on organizational needs.