3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time $48,513 - $65,137 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Interpersonal skills Learning technology Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Lesson planning

Teaching Full Job Description Job Title:

3rd

Grade Classroom Teacher Reports To:

School Principal FLSA Status:

Full Time Exempt Salary Prepared Date:

5/31/24

Approved By:

Emily Johnson Approved Date:

6/3/25

Primary Objective:

Holy Cross Lutheran School is seeking a full-time teacher for a 4th Grade self-contained classroom. The candidate should have a degree in elementary education and a valid teaching license in the state of Indiana.

Qualifications:

Full-time teachers will normally be a graduate of a synodical school. Since there may be times when an acceptable synodically certified teacher may not be available, a Lutheran lay teacher may be employed and encouraged to pursue continuing education in Lutheran doctrine and may require the colloquy program. 1) Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. 2) Certified by the State of Indiana or is able to meet standards for such certification. 3) Licensed in subject teaching area if teaching a specialized subject. 4) Possess relevant teaching or education experience (if new grad). 5) Knowledgeable of relevant technology. 6) Exhibit physical and emotional ability to perform the responsibilities and essential functions of the job. 7) Able to articulate the objectives of the Lutheran School; evidence love for teaching children. 8) Demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to uphold the vision, mission, educational objectives, statement of faith, doctrine and core values of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Academic Instruct children in all subjects from a Christian worldview perspective. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate each student's performance and development. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Behavioral Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Prepare classroom for class activities. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Provide appropriate feedback on work. Manage student behavior in the classroom with Christian discipline by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Professional Show interest in the total ministry and is visible in congregational activities. Perform certain spiritual care duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement. Participate in department and school meetings as well as parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student academic, physical, spiritual and emotional progress. Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

Available at school as needed:

o Two weeks prior to the first day of school until one week following the last day of school. o Daily (M-F) 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. unless arrangements have been made with the principal. o Faculty, pre-school, post-school, conferences/workshops and parent-teacher meetings. Every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the position, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Key Competencies:

1) Self-motivated 2) High energy level 3) Excellent verbal and written communication skills 4) Attention to detail 5) High work standards 6) Structured problem solving 7) Rational decision making 8) Excellent organization and planning 9) Learning orientation 10) Critical thinking 11) High stress tolerance 12) Flexibility and adaptability

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$48,513.00 - $65,137.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person