ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Instructor-RMES
Job Classification
Fac K12 10-Mo (88%-92%)
Position summary
Certified, enthusiastic, empathetic, innovative teacher to teach all subjects at the Kindergarten grade level and perform all supervisory and extracurricular responsibilities expected of a full-time classroom teacher.
Qualifications summary
To perform the job successfully candidates must have minimum qualifications of a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education, current NAD and MI State certification or be eligible to obtain both, and excellent references supporting their experiences working with K- 2nd graders. Candidates must demonstrate competence in the core & STEM subjects,be willing to expand their knowledge and professional skills, demonstrate collegiality, have a passion for engaging and motivating students to achieve their highest potential.
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 fellow staff members, the administration, board, constituents/parents, 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...
- Demonstrates effective planning skills using NAD Curriculum Guides and teachers’
- Develop yearly long–range and weekly lesson plans
- Utilize a variety of instruction methods, activities, and assessments
- Use technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning
- Design activities that are appropriate to the diverse abilities and interests of students
- Keep students engaged and excited about school and learning
- Typical mental/emotional demands: The employee must be able to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Perform duties under pressure
- Meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Follow directions from supervisors
- Exercise a high degree of problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
- Interact with students, parents, staff members, school board members, and the general public in a professional and pleasant Christ-like manner
- Essential duties: the essential functions have been determined as of the effective date of this job description. They may be supplemented as professional demands and expectations dictate.
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 qualifications of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, current NAD denominational and MI State certification, or be eligible to obtain both. Must be committed to Adventist Education, with a passion for service and sharing the love of Jesus with students and the community, while inspiring heads, hearts, and hands toward excellence.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
Must be competent in the use of a computer/laptop, overhead projector, digital and document cameras, as well as demonstrate proficiency in basic computer skills required for managing a successful elementary classroom, including but not limited to skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, web navigation, web site design, electronic presentation, and email management. Employee must understand the changing nature of technology, be ready to keep with the changes, and able to effectively integrate relevant technology in the classroom to inspire and advance student learning.
Interpersonal interactions
- The employee must work harmoniously with all school personnel.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders including students, other staff members, the principal, board, parents and church constituents.
- Interact in a collegial, ethical manner, showing mutual respect and compassion for all school personnel
- Work cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns.
- Demonstrate a team spirit, shares ideas, materials, and methods with other teachers constituents.
- Support and participates in school sponsored activities.
- Interact 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 chalk 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.