Elementary Teacher

Job Description: Elementary School Teacher- Licensed or Transition to Teaching

DEPARTMENT: Lower School

REPORTS TO: Academic Director

SCHOOL MISSION AND VISION: Central Christian Academy is a Christ-Centered learning community empowering youth from underserved families in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. CCA seeks to train and prepare students to succeed in life by providing a Christ-centered education that cultivates a Biblical worldview. God has uniquely gifted each child, and therefore, the definition of success looks different for everyone. Central Christian Academy is committed to helping students to identify their own unique strengths, improve in their areas of growth, refine their short and long-term goals, and access the opportunities necessary to move them toward academic and career success. Central Christian Academy has approximately 100 students in the K-5 Lower School program.

POSITION SUMMARY: The lower school (K-6) grades teacher is responsible for fostering the intellectual and social development of children in the first phase of their school experience. The teacher instructs students in all core subjects, including bible, science, reading, writing, vocabulary, math, social studies and the arts.

POSITION OBJECTIVES: Major responsibility of the position is to provide quality education to students in a manner consistent with our school mission statement. This includes planning, preparing, and delivering biblically integrated instruction in the defined subject area and grade level. Each teacher should have an understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of the students they will teach; having the ability to formally and informally disciple students.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education, displaying an inherent passion for God, students, and teaching. Teachers must establish and nurture positive relationships as they teach and disciple students and work closely with colleagues, parents, school administrators and community members, showing respect at all times.

Qualified teachers will also be characterized by demonstrating professional discernment and good judgment, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. It is essential that the teacher sets a Godly example that honors the school's standards and expectations. The ability to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner must also be evident.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related area is required

• Valid teaching license with appropriate subject matter endorsements from the State of Indiana (or eligible for licensure)

• Applicable teaching experience is highly desired.

• ACSI certification is required, but may be obtained during the first year of employment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills

• Strong work ethic including attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

• Excellent interpersonal skills; professional and approachable

• Creative, flexible and adaptable, consistent and firm as is necessary

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model Christian character at all times, actively promoting the educational philosophy of Central Christian Academy.

• Responsible for working with students as they navigate through academic, social, personal, and most importantly spiritual growth.

• Develop and maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere, conducive to learning, using consistent, kind and firm discipline.

• Organize and develop successful learning experiences in accordance with the school's curriculum and philosophy emphasizing biblical integration and employing a variety of teaching methods.

• Take reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Communicate actively and openly with parents, in a timely manner, arranging additional parent conferences as needed, in addition to annual parent conferences.

• Maintain accurate and current student progress and attendance records.

• Utilize methods of evaluating student progress compatible with the school's philosophy of grading.

• Maintain an up-to-date set of lesson plans that provide adequate direction for a substitute teacher in the event of absence and submit a copy appropriately to the building administrator.

• Attend and participate in faculty In-Service and grade-level meetings, and other school functions, such as open house events.

• Adhere to and assist in upholding and enforcing the rules, regulations, and policies of the school as recorded in the employee, faculty and student handbooks, or transmitted through the administrators.

• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

• Perform non-teaching and extra-curricular duties, as requested and assigned.

• Maintain proper teacher certification by ACSI and state accreditation agencies, demonstrating self-motivated, professional development.

• Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration's right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position. Must be able to maintain a stationary position for over 40-50% of work day. Must be able to traverse classroom and campus. Must be able to use computer and other audio-visual equipment. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must be able to position oneself to work with children. Must be able to communicate with others. Specific vision abilities required in this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear low volume sounds. Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally classroom setting. Possible change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen. Some exposure to the elements is to be expected while assisting with student arrival/dismissal and recess duties. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school.

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt, salary

WORK SCHEDULE: Academic year as stated in contract

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Faculty FT

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000 starting pay, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

• Professional development assistance

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan

• Free Financial Advising Services

Date prepared: May 5, 2020

Prepared by: CCA Leadership Team

Date updated: January 15th, 2024

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

• Professional development assistance

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan

• Free Financial Advising Services