Elementary Teacher (Grade 5) - Heritage Christian School

About us,

Heritage Christian School, Canton:

This school is unique and we love it that way. We consider ourselves as a local mission field. We have the distinct privilege of living our faith with our co-workers and sharing it with students. We serve a diverse group of students from age 3 years through 8th grade. Members of the Heritage family are resilient problem-solvers who work hard to meet the holistic needs of students. Believing each student is capable of great things, team members are flexible, experienced with positive supports, and skillful in best practices for their areas. The opportunity to plant seeds and see the fruit of our labor is a unique reward of working at Heritage Christian School.

Position Posting Job Title:

Elementary Teacher - Grade 5

Reports To:

Principal Salary:

Based on salary schedule and years of experience. Salary starts at $33,000.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and valid Ohio teaching license required. Reading Endorsement preferred. Able to accept and uphold the Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of HCS. Agreeable to terms set forth in the HCS Personnel Manual and Teacher Agreement. Strong track record of student achievement in past teaching. Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work. Unshakable conviction that all students can learn at a high level. Able to pass Ohio Revised Code required Background Check and drug test.

Role and Responsibilities:

Provide instruction for elementary grade levels. Willing and able to teach Bible. Maintain an online grade book. Prepare required weekly lesson plans. Demonstrate positive classroom management and carry out discipline procedures as needed. Develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous lessons aligned with HCS standards and progressive pedagogical philosophy. Inspire students to hold themselves to high academic and character standards. Analyze assessment data, and use it to inform your instruction. Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards. Follow all Ohio Department of Education Standards for appropriate grade levels. Integrate Biblical principles and Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities. Create instruction with a Christian worldview in mind at all times. Maintain a clean, positive, user-friendly, safe classroom. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information regarding students, families and teachers. Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual. Provide excellent customer service through parent, student, and teacher interactions. Develop ideas to achieve student achievement targets. Serve as a role model for students and staff through professionalism in all areas, including appearance, responsibility and positive customer service. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$33,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Ohio Teaching License (Required)

Work Location:

In person