Elementary Teacher

Position Description

Link to Application

Position Objective:

To equip students intellectually while nurturing them spiritually. You will instill a love for God and His world, ensuring students build a firm foundation of wisdom and competence in literature, reading, grammar, spelling, math, writing, history, and Bible.

Values:

Employees of The River Academy must agree with and strive to live their lives in accordance with The River Academy Statement of Faith, our core values, and our written policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

Creatively prepare daily lessons according to The River Academy’s assigned course content
Write weekly lesson plans that outline lesson objective, content, and student assessment
Actively instruct students toward content mastery, and when content mastery is not achieved, works to help students understand key concepts
Monitor student progress through weekly assignments and tests
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs
Grade and return student work/tests in a timely fashion
Positively participate with other River Academy teachers and staff in a way that fosters teamwork
Communicate and enforce expectations for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom
Build student relationships inside and outside of the classroom
Regularly communicate with parents and administrators regarding student progress and behavior
Maintains a physical classroom that is both organized and visually appealing
Performs other related duties as assigned
Nurture and support students in their growing faith, knowledge of the Bible, and relationship with Christ and others

Supervision:

Elementary teachers report directly to the principal

Classification:

Exempt

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field

Required skills, abilities and physical qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially with students)
Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times

Benefits:

Tuition discount up to 100%
Monthly discretionary bonuses up to $2,520 per year
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and sick leave
Summer employment opportunities and free financial planning

Link to Application

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Applicants: Subject to the U.S. Constitution, and all applicable state and federal laws, The River Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices.