Faculty - Elementary School - 2nd Grade

Description

The teacher reports to the Elementary Principal and collaborates closely with administrative staff, fellow educators, and parents to support student success. A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required, with a Master’s Degree preferred. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and mature professional, capable of fostering strong relationships with children and adults. They should consistently uphold a professional appearance and demonstrate the leadership and stability necessary to contribute positively to the program.

Requirements

Required Qualities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Display a love for the Lord; support the mission of CAK and possess a sincere, outgoing desire to serve all those associated with CAK
• Regularly attend and actively participate in a local Christian church
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of the school: mission, philosophy, and day-to-day operations
• Ability to work well with others, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate flexibility during the busiest times of the year and when unexpected tasks arise

Responsibilities to students include:

• Be a role model for children
• Value diversity and provide, as much as possible, for individual needs
• Treat each child with dignity and respect
• Be empathetic and caring
• Be responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of the program for his/her class in accordance with the policies of the school
• Evaluate student progress in academics, social and emotional areas
• Be adequately prepared for the academic day with the children
• Encourage critical thinking and problem solving
• Help each child develop a positive sense of self-worth, of independence, and a sense of responsibility and self-direction
• Maintain the confidentiality of individual students

Responsibilities to the School include:

• Write weekly lesson plans and have them readily available for review by the Principal
• Deliver all instruction from a biblical worldview aligned with CAK’s mission and values
• Submit all records, reports, evaluations, inventories, etc., promptly
• Ensure that the classroom is neat, well-organized and bulletin boards are kept current
• Be present in the school building at least one-half hour before school begins, preparing for the day; to be present in the classroom when students begin arriving
• Attend all school and division meetings and recommended training programs
• Attend evening school events as requested
• Participate in conferences, courses, teaching demonstrations, and extra duties when requested
• Serve on various committees as requested
• Prepare for and obtain a substitute when absent from school
• Make arrangements and request transportation for field trips
• Assist with admission testing and observations, when requested
• Value and support members of the school community
• Adhere to all school policies as contained in the CAK Employee Handbook

Responsibilities to parents and the community include:

• Conduct parent-teacher conferences, as well as meet with parents whenever necessary during the school year
• Return phone calls and emails promptly
• Maintain confidentiality
• Encourage good parent-teacher relations
• Keep parents informed by sending home regular newsletters, progress reports, etc.
• Be a role model in the community

Responsibilities for professional growth and development include:

• Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures, or other educational events
• Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
• Keep current on educational issues through research and study
• Participate in professional faculty and program evaluations

Other duties as assigned by Elementary Administration or the Head of School.

The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) employee must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the school's mission and philosophy. The employee must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and the academic and leadership abilities necessary to teach God’s truth. Skills in effective communication with diverse individuals, appropriately handling confidential information, and maintaining a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites.