Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

Report to: Principal

Supervises: Elementary School Students

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary School Teacher at Milpitas Christian School is responsible for instructing and motivating students to learn and master the curricular goals, standards, and benchmarks. This role will integrate a modern Christian worldview with current technology and educational standards. They will communicate regularly with students and parents to provide up-to-date academic and behavioral progress of their students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Lesson Planning

• Develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans to foster knowledge and skills essential to student learning;
• Creates hands-on and project-based lessons to build excitement for learning Math, Social Studies, Bible, Language Arts, Reading, Writing, S.T.E.A.M., and Science;
• Demonstrates concepts using models, technology, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids for inquiry based learning; and
• Evaluates each student's progress in their knowledge and skills in all core subject areas and maintains student records.

Student Engagement

• Implements engaging teaching and learning methods, and incorporates curriculum standards;
• Inspires and motivates students to learn and integrates effective classroom management strategies;
• Models Christian values;
• Assists in planning activities, programs, and learning experiences that align with the mission of Milpitas Christian School;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel; and
• Regularly communicates with parents regarding individual student's progress.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. (Examples)

• Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
• Using a keyboard to perform research, and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
• Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
• Continuously standing and speaking audibly;
• Routinely reaching and climbing stairs;
• Occasionally sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying; and
• Exposure to low to moderate noise level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a professing believer of Jesus Christ;
• Sign and follow MCS Statement of Faith & Morality & Ethical Integrity Policy;
• Excellent oral and written skills, organizational skills, and the ability to interact effectively with coworkers, students, families, and outside contacts are essential;
• Possess an authentic fulfillment in working with children while loving them and serving in the calling of Christian Education.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required;
• Master's degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Current valid CA or other state teaching credential preferred;
• Obtain ACSI Certification within 1 year;

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred prior classroom teaching experience is preferred.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Ability to engage students in a school environment while serving in the calling of Christian Education;
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum standards, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects;
• Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with coworkers, students, families, and outside contacts;
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills; and
• Team player.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Smart/Interactive Boards; and
• High proficiency in Google Suite, Educational Software, etc.

REQUIRE DOCUMENTS

• MCS Employment Application
• Two Letters of Reference (optional)
• Copy of College Transcripts
• Current Resume

Send Required Documents to HRManager@MilpitasChristian.org

Milpitas Christian School is a 501(c)(3) religious corporation.