Elementary Enrichment Teacher (Various Subjects)

General Description: The Elementary Enrichment Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment, teaching students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels of the subject matter. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and creative instructor with excellent communication skills.
Reports To: The Elementary Principal
Qualifications:

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school's Statement of Faith, Statement of Conduct and Ministry of Teaching statement.
• Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
• Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to UC Academy's educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Background and experience in various dance styles and techniques preferred
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• TB clearance with the last four years.
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
1.2 Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action

• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
• Participates and contributes to staff devotional and prayer
• Commits and contributes to a local church

• Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity

• Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity

• Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & INSTRUCTION
2.1 Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom

• Teacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
• Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher
• Students are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another

2.2 Ensures that students consistently perform at a high level

• Students engage in lessons/tasks productively and enthusiastically
• Students are intrinsically motivated to give their best efforts
• Teacher maintains proper control of classroom
• Prepares class for practice and/or game performance if applicable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting (20%), standing/walking (60%), walking (20%), lifting (5%), climbing (5%), bending (4%), squatting (6%). Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments and office and classroom settings. Floating desk assignment and/or shared office space may be required; moderate noise levels commensurate to a classroom environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.