Third Grade Teacher

Position Description

The 3rd grade teacher provides classroom instruction to students across a variety of subjects with a strong emphasis on math and language arts, and guides students through the routines, procedures, classes, and tasks of the school day. This position requires an educator who is a mature Christian who loves teaching and shepherding children. He or she should be a person who is personable, organized, and committed to providing a caring and engaging learning environment in which students’ hearts, minds, and souls are cultivated and nurtured.

Qualifications:

• Possess a mature Christian faith, displayed in godly conduct and firm in personal convictions.
• Establish and maintain virtuous relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Lead students with clear and kind authority.
• Support and promote the mission and vision of Lighthouse Christian Academy.
• Demonstrate pedagogical and organizational competence.
• Continue learning about the Classical Christian tradition and their own teaching field.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and implement instruction for students across the school day.
• Build rapport and relationship with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents regarding the progress of the student academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Use effective classroom management skills for implementing lessons, and setting and maintaining clear expectations for behavior, participation, and progress in the class.
• Shepherd students’ hearts and minds by providing Biblical, gospel-filled instruction, correction, and encouragement.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment by implementing Love and Logic.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ participation and progress and communicate that with parents through written report cards, emails, and conversations as needed.
• Participate in faculty meetings and in the overall life and community of the school.