Grace Christian Academy

Job Title: First Grade Teacher

Reports To: Elementary Principal

Time Status: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

To serve as a first grade teacher in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, the candidate should be an active participant at a local church.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable candidates should have the following background or comparable experience:

· Advanced degree preferred

· High level of emotional intelligence

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills

· Experience integrating technology into the curriculum

· Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the student’s educational experience

· A history of continued growth and development as an educator

· A history of effective collaboration with colleagues

· Desire to interact with students outside of the classroom (e.g. coaching, clubs, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

· Give instruction to the students in the curricula area assigned by the Principal

· Design teaching material

· Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview

· Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences

· Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps

· Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance

· Experiment with different teaching methods

· Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges

· Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning

· Utilize learning management system for instruction

· Update grades and lesson plans on Renweb

· Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community

· Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferences with parent(s)/guardian(s)
when necessary

· Report to the appropriate authorities when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has
been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.

· Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment

· Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Statement of Faith Alignment
The qualified candidate must personally affirm and uphold the doctrinal positions outlined in the Baptist Faith & Message (2000) and the principles in the Nashville Statement (2017), living in a manner consistent with these beliefs.

Grace Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy, a college preparatory school located in Knoxville, provides a rigorous educational program taught from a Biblical worldview for students grades K-12.

The faculty and staff at Grace Christian Academy are part of a collective team as they partner with peers, the administration, and families to carry out the mission of the school. Employees enjoy an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition benefits for their own children, paid sick and personal leave. As a part of a school that seeks to lead, build, and equip students to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ, the faculty and staff enjoy a sense of fulfillment as they work together to see this vision accomplished.