Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher Western Christian School - 5.0 Salem, OR Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Learning technology Classroom management Teaching Certification Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Conflict management Lesson planning Elementary school teaching K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description

WCS MISSION STATEMENT

Western Christian School equips students for a life of faith and learning by providing a Christ-centered educational experience highlighted by four key distinctions: academic excellence, nurturing community, enrichment opportunities, peacebuilding & service.

OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Elementary Teacher Reports To:

Elementary Principal Position Status:

Full Time Contract Dates:

8/22/25-6/10/26 (10 months)

Benefits:

Health Insurance Paid time off 401k after six months of employment

VISION FOR THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Elementary Principal, the ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher who is in alignment with the school's mission, all teachers have the responsibility to disciple students and actively engage in the WCS community in ways that promote student growth spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and relationally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Personal Qualities:

Be deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ and continual growth in your relationship with Him. Regularly attend a Christian church that aligns with the WCS statement of faith. Exemplify the love of Christ by being a role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others, and meeting everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism. Consistently exemplify servant leadership by demonstrating the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Utilize a Biblical and grace-filled approach in handling conflict when it arises. Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith. Demonstrate the strong passion, spiritual maturity, and leadership abilities to align with and uphold the mission, educational objectives, statement of faith, and core values of WCS. Display understanding of professional expectations by maintaining confidentiality with all information.

Experience/Education Qualifications:

A Master's Degree with a State-approved Teacher Certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Academic Instruction Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school's academic learning objectives and curriculum program. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials that reflect an understanding of the needs of students. Utilize Bloom's Taxonomy to structure student activities and assignments and ensure the instructional practice is current with "best practices" learning theory research. Ensure instructional practice and curriculum foster critical inquiry, analysis, and evaluation. Construct and/or use courses, units, and lessons that integrate knowledge. Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation in student learning styles and abilities. Utilize diagnostic feedback from assessment tools to modify unit and lesson plans. Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the spiritual, physical, and social development of students. Create opportunities for students to assume responsibility for and be actively engaged in their learning. Conduct and maintain ongoing assessments of student achievement and behavior, both formative and summative, using appropriate assessment instruments and methods. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. Keep unit and lesson plans informative and electronically maintained and updated in a timely fashion. •Please note that you will need to apply directly on our website at: https://westernchristianschool.org/about-us/#employment or your resume and application will not be considered as a candidate.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person