Elementary School Teacher / 2023-2024 School Year

Elementary School Teacher

The purpose of the Elementary school teacher is one who takes an active role in creating engaging and meaningful lessons that allows all students to learn and succeed. The classroom teacher will be responsible for creating a management plan that allows for effective instruction.

A teacher in the Elementary school setting is responsible for teaching the students about the content that is pertinent to their class while ultimately remembering that we are training souls for active Christian service in the communities in which they live and work.

A Elementary school classroom teacher will work cooperatively with all members of the teaching staff at the middle school level. In addition, the classroom teachers work directly with the principal and vice principal/dean of students to ensure that all issues regarding the curriculum, student behavior, and student achievement are addressed in a positive and proactive manner.

Teachers in our Elementary school will be mindful of our mission that states we are providing excellence in education rooted in the timeless truths of God’s Word. Finally, middle school teachers will seek to make connections and develop relationships with the students and school families that fosters a bridge to sharing the Gospel message.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications

• Ability to work proficiently in a diverse, multi-cultural setting.
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to actively support the ministerial objectives of Divine Savior Lutheran Church and Academy.
• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine” when interacting with the DSA Family and the community.
• Must Align with our Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Agreement.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Ministries are service, cooperation, and growth. All employees of Divine Savior seek to

• Be service-minded: “Work hard and give all glory to God”
• Be cooperative, team players
• Be constantly growing: personally, professionally, and institutionally/organizationally

Duties

As a practical definition, the Elementary School Department Chair:

• Creates and delivers effective lessons and assessments in the classroom
• Writing long range and weekly lesson plans
• Developing a classroom management plan/procedure that ensures learning can take place
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Using technology and other visual aids that enhance learning
• Differentiates lessons as needed for varied types of learners
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the philosophy of education of DSA and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Keeps the grade book current and up-to-date to ensure accurate records and communication
• Nurtures a positive school environment for our students and their families

• Creates opportunities to strengthen the school culture of DSA by having open communication with the students and parents
• Be responsible for the supervision of all children in the school.
• Responding to e-mails and requests for information in a timely manner
• Being a positive communicator at all times
• Seeks to do ministry in all interactions with the students and family
• Works in an effective manner with colleagues
• Support one another in our mutual ministry to the children.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Be continually aware of their responsibilities as members of a team ministry.
• Deal with staff or other personal conflict problems in a Christ-like manner.

• Works in an effective manner with colleagues
• Support one another in our mutual ministry to the children.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Freely discuss any feelings and opinions regarding school policy during faculty meetings.
• Be continually aware of their responsibilities as members of a team ministry

• Supports the administration
• Support the efforts and direction of the principal in a spirit of Christian service (I Corinthians 12:28-29).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect student equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep the principal advised of all important classroom information, discipline matters, and departures from usual routines

Reports to:

• Middle School Principal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,270.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 3rd grade
• 4th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Religious school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location