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Lower School (Elementary) Teacher - General Application

Lower School (Elementary) Teacher - General Application

Calvary Christian Academy

Miami, FL

$42.60K - $57.40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher (Pre-K, Elementary or Secondary)
DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy
REPORTS TO: Principal of the School
STATUS: Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar
HOURS: Full Time (40)
LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, All Campuses

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff members, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.
Purpose Statement:
The Teacher plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy. This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission. The passion of the Teacher and their efforts assist in fostering Christian spiritual growth in the students and will directly impact Calvary Christian Academy to achieve its religious mission to “make disciples” for Christ.
Scope:
This position guides students in classroom activities that will motivate them to reach their learning potential. The teacher will use various methods to interact with students, other faculty, parents, and staff at both Calvary Christian Academy and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Model Christ in word and deed.
  • Write biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Calvary Christian Academy guidelines that further our Christian mission of making disciples and will help students grow academically and in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy.
  • Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so. This should be done upon arrival, midday, and before departure.
  • Be available for student questions, concerns, ministry, and counsel during lunch hours, before school, after school, or in between classes.
  • Attend staff devotions one day per week.
  • Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
  • Attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.
  • Participate in scheduled grade-level team meetings.
  • Attend/participate in: Back to School Night, and other School events that promote relationship-building with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
  • Participates in professional development to stay current in their field.
  • Adhere to specified professional dress.
  • Attend and participate in designated Chapels.
  • Open each class with prayer.
  • Give specific praise and encouragement.
  • Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally, scripturally, and quarterly.
  • Establish and maintain accurate records on each student.
  • Prepare interims.
  • Prepare report cards and ongoing grade record-keeping on NetClassroom.
  • Integrate school-wide theme scriptures into the classroom to help further the mission of CCA.
  • Teach through the Biblical Integration method.
  • Discipline with love and establish incentives for improving behavior.
  • Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
  • Observe and assess the ability of each student.
  • Know the student dress code in order to ensure students comply with the standards
  • Compile and maintain an up-to-date subfolder
  • Secure classrooms for use by Children’s Ministry and other ministries.
  • All teachers are responsible for erasing their whiteboards at the end of each teaching day (good stewardship element)
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:
  • Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
  • Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel
  • Willing to live a life above reproach that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
  • A love of teaching, especially the Word.
  • The call of God to serve as a teacher.
  • A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
  • Written and Oral fluency in Spanish and English (able to pass a proficiency test).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
  • Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.
  • Group facilitation skills.
  • Florida State Certification in Elementary Education and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification, or CSI certification.
  • Continuing professional development.
  • Computer skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Flexibility.
Education Requirements:
  • Elementary Teacher - Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
  • Secondary Teacher - Bachelor’s Degree (12 Credits in Subject Area desired, but not required)
  • Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher - Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (preferred), plus the candidate
    • Agrees to register within ninety days of employment to obtain the necessary 45-hour child care classes mandated by the county and state licensing agencies.
    • Agrees to complete physical examination before entering the classroom
    • Agrees to complete 10 hours of in-service in early childhood as per BCCLE
    • Agrees to complete mandatory background screening through Florida Clearinghouse before entering the classroom
    • Continuing professional development

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