2024-2025 Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Report to: Administrator over Grade
FLSA status: Salaried (Exempt)
Hours per week: 40 hours, Full-time
Campus: Melbourne

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfil their God-given calling.

Job Summary:
The CCA Teacher ensures that students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter which will contribute to their overall development as mature, able and responsible Christians. The title Teacher is not indicative of the grade level or subject that will be assigned to you by the Head of School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach classes as assigned following the curriculum, curriculum guides and prescribed scope and sequence as provided, planning broadly by using semester and quarterly plans and objectives
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student, challenging each to do his or her best
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers and other media (1 Chronicles 29:17)
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment or project work
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each students progress to inform students, parents, and administration
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom (1 Corinthians 14:40)
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher
Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities (Proverbs 3:5)
Keep all students, parents, staff personal and medical information confidential (Proverbs 11:13)
Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, retreat, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher Fellowship meetings (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor (Colossians 3:23)

Job Skills and Competencies:
Hold the minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in related field
Hold a minimum of an ACSI temporary teacher certification or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period
5 years teaching experience preferred, but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Publisher, etc.) software
Motivate students to accept Gods gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian Role modeling
Possess good verbal and written communication skills, communicating in a clear, professional manner with Godly wisdom
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism

Other Qualifications:
Regular attendance and participation at a local Bible-believing church
Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude (Philippians 2:3)
Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor (1 Peter 4:10)
Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity
Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Academy
Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of Gods love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)