Nature Studies Teacher

Position Summary: The hallmarks of the teaching environment at Providence Christian School are
excellence in academics inspired by a challenging classical curriculum with a biblical worldview, a wellordered atmosphere that focuses on high standards of behavior and Christian character, and a partnership
with supportive and involved parents. The Nature Studies Teacher must love the outdoors and be
passionate about sharing with children the wonder and awe of God’s glory reflected in the natural world.
In addition, this individual will be responsible for overseeing Providence’s animals and learning garden.

Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master’s degree with a major in education or the natural sciences preferred.
• Master gardener or master naturalist certification preferred.
• Previous experience teaching designated subject or grade levels.
• Experience teaching in a Christian school preferred.

Essential Functions
• Cares for Providence’s animals and oversees their feeding and placement in homes over extended
holidays.
• Oversees the learning garden and ensures it is maintained and prepared for planting seasons.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a vertically aligned curriculum with colleagues.
• Works with department and division to ensure consistently high standard within the instructional
program; provide division head with a copy of the weekly lesson plan.
• Documents classroom instruction with performance standards and level of mastery required by
students.
• Follows policies and procedures concerning grading system, record keeping, and communication
with parents.
• Informs parents of their child's progress, in addition to conducting in-person or telephone parent
conferences, and preparing regular grade reports and narrative comments according to the schedule
set by the division head.
• Maintains accurate records and notifies the division office of all tardies and absences, serious
accidents or health concerns, and any concerns for students' physical or mental safety.
• Arrives at school on time, properly attired, and well-prepared for the instructional day.
• Performs all carpool, playtime, and other duties as assigned.
• Represents and promotes the school at various school events. (Grandparents’ Day, Graduation, etc.)
• Provides adequate supervision of students at all times in accordance with teacher guidelines.
• Attends professional development opportunities and reads assigned criteria.
• Attends division, alignment, and department meetings.
• Supports the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Aids in planning and implementing all areas of financial responsibility related to the department.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as part of a team by being service-oriented, flexible, and reliable
when helping co-workers accomplish their jobs/tasks at hand.
• Attends required school meetings and special events, and follows school rules and policies.
• Fulfills all qualified duties and responsibilities assigned.