Preschool Teacher

Position Description

Position: Preschool Teacher
Purpose: The teacher shall teach students attitudes, skills, and subject matter through the grammar
phase of learning that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and
responsible Christians to glory of God.
Position Hours: Full-time, 11 months
Reports To: Elementary Principal or Preschool Director
Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: 3 years of teaching experience in a classical Christian school
1 year or more experience with Microsoft Office suite
1 year or more experience with video meeting systems
1 year or more experience with a school information system
Evaluation: Teacher performance will be evaluated in accordance with this job description and
Faculty Profile
Classification: Exempt, Salaried

Specific Job Requirements:
1. Have full knowledge of and compliance with the policies of the TCS Staff Handbook and the TCS
Parent Handbook as indicated by a signature prior to the beginning of the school year.
2. Turn in long-range plan for school year during in-service week prior to the beginning of school.
3. Submit weekly plans to principal or preschool director on the Friday prior to the week and daily lesson
plans as requested.
4. Meet weekly with principal or preschool director regarding lesson plans and student concerns.
5. Schedule and carry out appropriate curriculum-related excursions.
6. Regularly maintain a grade book.
7. Submit progress reports to principal or preschool director by the Wednesday following the end of a
trimester.
8. Meet with parents during August and October Parent-Teacher meetings.
9. Keep classroom neat and orderly with regularly rotated student work bulletin boards.
10. Supervise students in extra-curricular activities, organizations and outings as assigned.
Supplemental Functions
1. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
2. Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative functions in the school.
3. Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
4. Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the administration.

Teacher Profile:

(1) Christ-Centeredness
a. Models Christ-like character in all interactions with staff, parents, students and community
b. Extends grace and mercy to others while expecting and maintaining standards of excellence in
behavior, attitude and words
c. Participates regularly in a local Christian church and models ongoing growth and reflection in faith
d. Shows evidence of being called by God to teach and serve
e. Integrates moral and spiritual truth into every lesson
f. Motivates students and families to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith
(2) Educational Attitudes and Values
a. Actively demonstrates to students their individual worth as children of God
b. Effectively motivates students to participate by encouraging and supporting them
c. Models enthusiastic, lifelong learning by being a self-motivated reader and thinker
d. Teaches students the importance of godly attitudes and values and how they impact learning and
growth
(3) Professionalism
a. Is dependable, responsible and mature in practicing a professional code of ethics
b. Uses biblical principles to discuss and resolve personal and professional differences
c. Edifies and respects Trinity Christian School, its administration and its faculty
d. Respects the God-given authority of the school board and the administration
e. Collaborates and cooperates effectively with school board, the administration, the school staff,
parents and students
f. Abides by and implements all policies, procedures and directives governing the operation of the
school as outlined in the Staff Handbook
g. Attends and participates in devotions, inservice retreats, teacher training, Parent Orientation, Speech
Festival, Open House, Christmas program, weekly committee and faculty meetings, Commencement
and any other activities or duties required by the administration
h. Demonstrates confidence, flexibility and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom
i. Exhibits professionalism in personal and classroom appearance as well as behavior
j. Is well-spoken and articulate in oral and written language
k. Is involved in student-related school activities whenever possible or when called upon
l. Effectively uses technology for communication, record-keeping, assessment and instruction
m. Maintains required certifications in and knowledge of first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures
n. Informs administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned and provides
adequate plans and materials for a substitute teacher
(4) Professional Development
a. Shows interest in and commitment to teaching as a profession through participating in ongoing
professional development
b. Demonstrates consistent reflection on practice and positive initiative to improve by seeking counsel
and maintaining a teachable attitude
c. Seeks to grow in the knowledge of the subjects and their integration
d. Shows a commitment to growth in knowledge of classical Christian content and pedagogy
e. Completes 20 hours of Classical Academy orientation prior to August inservice
(5) Classroom Management
a. Shepherds the heart of the child in matters of discipline and teaches biblical resolution of conflict
b. Creates structured and motivating lesson plans that include successful preventative management
c. Shapes behavior using a continuum of both positive and negative consequences including the
administration when necessary
d. Continually monitors student behavior and academic performance to correct errors and target
individualized instruction
e. Clearly, consistently and positively communicates and upholds high expectations
f. Establishes and uses effective classroom management skills, routines and procedures appropriate to
developmental level to create a warm, orderly and positive classroom climate
(6) Planning, Instruction and Assessment
a. Planning
1. Creates and uses long-range, weekly and daily plans for all lessons
2. Utilizes The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory to plan and carry out lessons
3. Effectively orders, sequences and integrates skills and content in a way that demonstrates the
oneness of all things in Christ
4. Plans a variety of meaningful instructional activities within the classical framework
5. Gathers and utilizes a variety of age- and content-appropriate resources including field trips
guest speakers and multimedia.
6. Exhibits thorough knowledge of grade level material and is familiar with the expectations of
students in the grades below and above
7. Adapts expectations or requirements to individual needs when necessary
b. Instruction
1. Effectively teaches all objectives required in the TCS Grammar School Curriculum using only
approved resources and provides evidence of student mastery
2. Knows, uses and demonstrates competence in a variety of developmentally-appropriate classical
teaching and best-practice methods
3. Conducts effective class discussion with a clear purpose and goal involving leveled questioning
and successful participation of students
4. Employs a variety of media and resources, including technology, to enhance content learning
5. Encourages generalization of concepts, skills and learning strategies using a variety of prompts
6. Addresses the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of students
c. Assessment
1. Regularly records and evaluates student attendance, behavior and academic progress through a
variety of assessment methods
2. Identifies student academic, personal and spiritual strengths and needs
3. Provides diagnosis and remediation based on assessment
4. Provides positive, constructive, prompt and regular feedback to administration, students and
parents regarding students’ academic, social and behavioral progress