Elementary Core Classroom Teacher Full Time NEW

Nature and Scope

• To provide the instruction necessary to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the development of their God-given gifts for Christ-like service in the world community.

Professional Responsibilities

• Modeling & Leadership
• Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
• Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
• Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
• Consistently model professionalism.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
• Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
• Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
• Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
• Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
• Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.

 Supervision

• Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
• Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
• Provide supervision of students at school activities.

Teaching Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
• Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
• Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
• Review/practice emergency procedures.
• Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
• Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
• Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
• Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain an attitude of openness and desire for communication
• Ensure effective communication with parents and students
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict with others
• Collaborate with other teachers in the on-going articulation and evaluation of curriculum, seeking curricular integration
• Attend and participate in school meetings
• Serve on committees to support the overall school programs

Professional Development

• Annually submit a written list of professional goals to the Principal and Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Participate in scheduled in-service, curriculum planning and professional development activities.
• Seek performance feedback from colleagues, parents and students as part of self-evaluation.
• Remain abreast of current developments in technology, learning, and instructional theory.
• Take ownership of professional goals and development.

Key skills and competencies.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times and demonstrate high professional standards within the school and community.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with clients effectively on phone mail or in person.
• Have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Ms Office applications.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to cope with change and be willing to learn new relevant skills.

Professional Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
• Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
• Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
• North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.