2024-2025 5th Grade ELA Teacher

 

                                

Report to:                          Middle School Principal 

FLSA status:                      Salaried (exempt) 

Hours per week:               40 hours, Full-time 

Campus:                             Melbourne 

 

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling. 

 

Job Summary: 

The CCA Teacher ensures that students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter which will contribute to their overall development as mature, able, and responsible Christians. The title “Teacher” is not indicative of the grade level or subject that will be assigned to you by the CCA Executive Director. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Teach classes as assigned following the curriculum, curriculum guides and prescribed scope and sequence as provided, planning broadly, using semester and quarterly plans and objectives (Proverbs 16:3) 

·         Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student, challenging each to do his or her best 

·         Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional (1 Peter 5:2-3) 

·         Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment or project work, and access the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required 

·         Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required (Ephesians 4:3) 

·         Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress 

·         Keep students, parents and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure 

·         Keep the proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment, maintaining a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom (1 Corinthians 14:40) 

·         Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher 

·         Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity (Colossians 1:22) 

·         Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities (Proverbs 3:5) 

·         Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers and other media 

·         Keep all students, parents, staff personal and medical information confidential (Proverbs 11:13) 

·         Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, retreat, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher Fellowship meetings (1 Thessalonians 5:11) 

·         Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature 

·         Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assignment, and support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible (Philippians 2:3) 

·         Other duties as assigned by supervisor (Colossians 3:23) 

 

Job Skills and Competencies: 

·         Hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in related field 

·         Hold a minimum of an ACSI temporary teacher certification or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period 

·         5 years teaching experience preferred, but not required 

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software 

·         Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator 

·         Possess good verbal and written communication skills, communicating in a clear, professional manner with Godly wisdom 

·         Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian Role modeling 

Other Qualifications: 

·         Regular attendance at a local Bible-believing church 

·         Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude (Philippians 2:3) 

·         Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith 

·         Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor (1 Peter 4:10)

·         Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity 

·         Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne 

·         Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of God’s love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)