Lower School 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 world-view; a well-ordered atmosphere that focuses on high standards of behavior and Christian character; and a partnership with supportive and involved parents.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with a major in education preferred.
• Previous experience teaching designated subject or grade level, or extensive professional
experience in the designated subject matter.
• Experience teaching in a Christian school preferred.
Essential Functions
• Works with department and division to ensure consistently high standards within the instructional
program; provides 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, record keeping, and parent communication.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a vertically aligned curriculum with colleagues.