• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and activity
• Motivates students to accept God’s gift of salvation and helps them grow in their faith through
  their witness and Christian role modeling
• Cooperates with administration in implementing all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school
• Integrates biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities
• Provides appropriate SUPERVISION and discipline on/off school premises for a good learning environment
• Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
• Plans broadly using objectives and weekly lesson plans maintained one week ahead
• Plans and supervises a grade-level appropriate reading program that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work
• Utilizes research-based teaching strategies and interventions to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy
• Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, physical, social, and emotional
• Plans through approved channels for the use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media
• Uses homework effectively for review, enrichment, or project work
• Assesses student learning gains and learner outcomes regularly and provides progress reports as required
• Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records
• Keeps students, parents, and administration informed of student progress or deficiencies and
  gives sufficient notice of failure
• Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the public
• Develops positive rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating them with friendliness, dignity, and consideration
• Follows the Matthew 18 Principle during times of conflict resolution with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Seeks counsel from superiors, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable spirit
• Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent meetings as designated
• Knows the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature
• Informs the administrator in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned
• Prepares adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher
• Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings assigned
• Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Provides input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
• Supports the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by administration
• Provides after school support for students as needed (elementary) or as requested by students
  or parents
• Participates in morning devotions
• Joins other meetings as assigned including evening programs if involving his or her students
• Performs supervisory duty in extended school before and/or after school as assigned
• Attends teacher / staff meetings
• Is available to any parents or students who wish to have a conference before or after school
• Is responsible for daily and end-of-year cleaning of classroom areas
• Carries out any additional specific duties as assigned
• Holds and documents conferences with parents of each student
• Inventories classroom equipment/supplies/books
• Maintains appropriate records (lesson plans and grade books) and communicates necessary information to students, parents, colleagues, the principal, or authorities
• Maintains proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems and referring major problems to the principal
• Organizes students’ permanent files
• Plans and prepares attractive bulletin boards for classroom(s) and assigned area(s)
• Plans and prepares stimulating lessons
• Plans parties at designated holidays (elementary)
• Prepares report cards four times a year
• Records attendance daily in computer data system and teacher plan books
• Reports repair need to administration promptly
• Secures highest level of certification with League of Christian Schools or FL Department of Education
• Submits paperwork as assigned or requested
• Submits to end-of-year evaluation
• Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, outings assigned
• Takes courses to remove deficiencies within the time frame of the initial certification
• Reports abuse of children to the proper authorities as required by CLA’s Ethical Policy & Faculty Policy Manual and the State of Florida

Qualifications and Skills:

• Has received Jesus Christ as personal Savior and believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living
• Is in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40)
• Is a member in good standing at a local evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in
  agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ
• Possesses the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to train up a child in the way he should go
• Recognizes the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and is prepared to assist them in that task
• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude,
  kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Maintains a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good
  taste, and agreement with school policy
• Uses Standard English in written and oral communication and speaks with clear articulation
• Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority
• Notifies administration of any policy he/she is unable to support
• Refuses to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately
• Places his/her teaching ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities
• Makes every effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community

Note:

1. Florida Department of Education hours required (or willingness to obtain)
2. Background check required
3. Teacher dress code enforced