Lead Teacher - Elementary School K-5Th Grade

About Dunwoody Christian School:

The mission of Dunwoody Christian School (DCS) is to partner with parents to develop children who are grounded in Christ-like character, possess exceptional knowledge, and are prepared to embrace life’s opportunities and challenges. If you resonate with this mission, and want to join us in helping fulfill it, please let us know. We are a Christian school, so we are looking for candidates who demonstrate a lifestyle, and have personal beliefs, which agree with our Christian commitments, Mission, and Statement of Faith.

As our school grows, we are continually looking for energetic, creative, and godly teacher candidates. We believe that the role of the Christian teacher is to demonstrate through philosophy and lifestyle his or her personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a consistent reflection of godly character, a heart to meet the needs of young people, and a mastery of content and delivery of instruction. This position includes healthcare benefits.

Learn more at www.dunwoodycs.org.

About this position:

Qualities we are looking for include:

• Lead teacher in the Elementary School classroom (grades K-5th), assigned grade level may be determined by student enrollment and need at the time of hire.
• Passionate about class subject matter, their students, and their relationship with Jesus Christ
• Positive and effective approach to teaching, as measured by student learning and outcomes
• Ability to integrate a biblical worldview into each subject
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical worldview integration, assessments and resources, incorporating classroom technology to enhance instruction, and ability to teach to multiple types of learners
• Strong classroom management skills, delivered with love and grace.
• Effectively manage classroom and discipline procedures to provide a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, including modeling effective teacher/parental partnering through timely communication with parents in support of student learning (e.g., posting of assignments, grades, conferencing)
• Consistent professionalism in instruction and personal conduct and punctuality
• Demonstrate the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including the understanding of the knowledge and characteristics of the age group taught, eagerness to disciple students
• Regularly update principal to assure the fulfillment of proper instructional priorities and pacing
• Possess solid communication skills, both written and verbal, strong organizational skills, ability to finish tasks in a timely manner and effectively partner and collaborate with others
• Present a positive image of the school to others and to the community

Requirements:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or the equivalent
• Teaching experience with demonstrated expertise and ability
• Preferred State or ACSI teaching certificate (earned or in process of earning)
• Experienced with using technology in a classroom environment, preferably Google Classroom
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active in an evangelical church
• Ability to form partnerships with parents, fellow teachers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to teach to Georgia education standards
• Evidence a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the DCS Statement of Faith including being a born again Christian, active Church member, exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling an exemplary Biblical lifestyle and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the distinctive qualities of Christian education
• Feels called by God to the teaching profession and Christian education
• Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to school/student matters
• Candidates must pass a background check prior to hire date

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time employment salary is very competitive (may range from $35,000 - $60,000+ depending on experience and degree).
• Full-time salaried employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and more.

Start Date:

• DCS is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year. New teachers report to work by August 2024 (exact start date of preplanning TBD).

What to submit with your application:

• During the application process, candidates must upload a completed DCS Faculty Application Form (find the PDF linked below)
• During the application process, candidates must upload a current Resume
• Candidates must align with the DCS Statement of Faith, provide character and /or professional references.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of each role, and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Employment at Dunwoody Christian School is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex (gender), national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Dunwoody Christian School is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Dunwoody Christian School’s mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.