South Campus Kindergarten Teacher

SUMMARY

The Kindergarten Spanish teacher uses creative methods to foster a desire for the students to learn and grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially within a Spanish immersion classroom. The goal of instruction is to ensure that all the students accomplish the objectives established by the school for the Spanish immersion program. The specific focus is to provide quality instruction in Spanish with a biblical perspective.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Model Christ in word and deed
• Teach in Spanish
• Follow the curriculum guide from Add.a.Lingua and PRCA
• Write weekly lesson plans for all classes according to PRCA and Add.a.lingua guidelines
• Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Attend staff devotions one day per week
• Attend Pusch Ridge Christian Academy staff meetings
• Attend Pusch Ridge Chapel South Campus staff meetings
• Participate in scheduled grade-level team meetings
• Attend/participate in: Back to School Night and other school events that promote relationship building with students, parents, and colleagues
• Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan
• Participates in professional development to stay current in their field
• Adhere to specified professional dress
• Attend and participate in designated chapels

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A love of teaching, especially the Word
• The call of God to serve as a teacher
• Bachelors degree
• A solid commitment to the philosophies, mission, and educational philosophies of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
• Written and Oral fluency in Spanish (able to pass a proficiency test)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Group facilitation skills
• Able to tolerate disinfectants and sanitizers for daily use
• ACSI certification or in the process of attaining ACSI certification
• Continuing professional development
• Computer skills

SPECIFIC SKILLS DESIRED

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility