ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Instructor-RMES

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Position summary

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School (RMES) is seeking a certified, innovative teacher to teach Grade 5. Candidates must be proficient in the core/STEM subjects, demonstrate commitment to collegiality and professional competence, and have a passion to instill a Christ-like character while inspiring students to strive for excellence in their total development. The employee will perform all supervisory and extracurricular responsibilities expected of a full-time elementary classroom teacher. RMES is the K-8 laboratory School at Andrews University and has an enrollment of about 228 students. 

Qualifications summary

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education, current NAD and MI State certification or be eligible to obtain both. Be knowledgeable of the NAD Curriculum standards, demonstrate integration of technology in the classroom, competence in implementing best practices in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies. Must value a strong relationship with Jesus, be a model of SDA Christian values with a passion for Adventist education and love for children.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepares and provides appropriate learning experiences consistent with Adventist philosophy.


• Models exemplary Christ-like behavior.


• Works harmoniously with other staff members, the board, constituents, the administration and colleagues at Andrews University, and the Office of Education.


• Keeps himself/herself professionally up-to-date and maintains current denominational and state certification.


• The employee participates in:
  
  
  
  • Student supervision during on-and off-campus school-related activities
  
  
  • Professional extracurricular activities such as, but not limited to:
    
    
    
    • Parent-teacher conferences
    
    
    • Home and School meetings
    
    
    • Faculty meetings
    
    
    • Teacher conventions and in-services
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Expectations for classroom organization and management include ability to:

• Demonstrate effective planning skills using NAD Curriculum Guides


• Do long range yearly planning and develop weekly lesson plans


• Utilize a variety of instruction, learning and assessment strategies and activities


• Manage classroom and its routines effectively


• Provide a safe, orderly, attractive, learning environment


• Maintain an attractive classroom that is Christ-centered and uniquely Adventist


• Maintain accurate records.

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position requires supervision of various in and out of classroom activities.


• Student health and safety is essential.


• Careful plans must be made and implemented for adequate supervision from the time employee receives them at school until the time they are released to parents.


• The basic rule is that children must be within sight of an employee or have been given permission to be out of the adult’s presence for a specific and prudent purpose.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, candidates must have the minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, current NAD denominational and MI State certification or be eligible to obtain both.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Demonstrates effective integration of technology in the classroom and be able to operate with reasonable level of competency, equipment common to the teaching profession, such as a computer, overhead projector, copy machine, digital, document camera, etc.

Interpersonal interactions

• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills—willing to collaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders.


• Communicates effectively with other teachers, staff members, the principal, and parents.


• Interacts in a collegial, ethical manner; showing mutual respect and compassion for all school personnel.


• Works cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns.


• Demonstrates a team spirit, shares ideas, materials, and methods with other teachers.


• Supports and participates in school sponsored activities.


• Interacts positively with students, individually and in groups.

Physical demands

The job requires a full range of body motion including sitting, standing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, walking, stooping, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, and reaching cupboards, cabinets, bulletin and white boards, and keyboard use/repetitive hand motion. The job also requires good hearing and vision adequate for assigned responsibilities.

Work environment

The employee is subject to working in a generally well-lighted and ventilated classroom environment approximately 85% of the time while the remainder of the time is spent teaching or supervising students outside, in the gymnasium, on field trips, etc.