K-5 Elementary School Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Guardian Christian Academy - NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832   Summary of Position  Guardian Christian Academy is a dually accredited (ACSI, Cognia) school seeking educational professionals with a heart for Jesus and developing students through Christ centered education. Teachers must implement instructional strategies in line with the guidelines established by the GCA student and faculty handbooks. Instruction must be taught from a Biblical perspective using the approved curriculum provided by GCA.  Personal Qualities  Demonstrate a clear testimony of salvation through Jesus Christ and maintain a consistent daily walk with Him  Be able to confidently share the Gospel and pray with students, parents, and colleagues  Fully support and uphold GCA’s Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, and philosophy of Christian education  Serve as a Christian role model in behavior, speech, character, and lifestyle, honoring biblical standards  Be an active member in a local evangelical church whose doctrinal statement aligns with that of GCA  Demonstrate faithfulness in spiritual disciplines such as scripture study, prayer, and Christian fellowship  Model unity in the Body of Christ while allowing denominational distinctives to remain personal  Exhibit spiritual maturity, strong character, and leadership consistent with the call to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)  Recognize parents as the primary educators of their children and serve as a supportive partner in their God-given role  Demonstrate enthusiasm, humility, integrity, flexibility, kindness, and professionalism  Respond to stress and challenges with grace, stability, and wisdom  Model modesty, cleanliness, and professionalism in appearance and behavior  Prioritize the teaching ministry above outside employment or commitments  Value and contribute to the unity and culture of the GCA community  Essential Job Functions  Uphold and reflect the mission of the school by honoring Christ in all instruction and activities  Encourage students toward spiritual growth and guide them to understand their identity and worth in Christ  Practice biblical conflict resolution, following the Matthew 18 principle – if a conflict arises it is to be brought to the attention of the individual directly involved. If unresolved, the issue follows the chain of conflict resolution as detailed in the GCA faculty handbook. All conflict resolutions begin between the parties involved.  Teach assigned subjects using prescribed curriculum and scope and sequence with strong biblical integration  Differentiate instruction and utilize varied learning modalities to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students in a way that challenges them to do their best work  Maintain a classroom environment that is clean, orderly, welcoming, and conducive to learning  Demonstrate effective classroom management that promotes respect, responsibility, and academic excellence  Prepare and maintain lesson plans, assessments, records, and reports professionally and accurately in accordance with GCA expectations  Communicate regularly with parents and administration regarding academic progress concerns  Assess students learning on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required  Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective public relations by representing the school in a professional, positive manner to all constituents and the broader community  Build and maintain strong rapport with students, parents, and staff by consistently showing friendliness, dignity, respect, and consideration in all interactions  Incorporate technology, hands-on learning, field trips, guest speakers, and additional resources to enrich instruction  Provide meaningful homework that reinforces classroom learning  Collaborate with colleagues and demonstrate a teachable, humble attitude  Participate in devotions, faculty meetings, professional development, evaluation process, and schoolwide events  Inform proper channels in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duties  Prepare materials for substitute teachers when needed  Understand and follow emergency and safety procedures  Perform additional duties assigned by administration in support of the school’s mission  QualificationsSummary of Position  Guardian Christian Academy is a dually accredited (ACSI, Cognia) school seeking educational professionals with a heart for Jesus and developing students through Christ centered education. Teachers must implement instructional strategies in line with the guidelines established by the GCA student and faculty handbooks. Instruction must be taught from a Biblical perspective using the approved curriculum provided by GCA.  Responsibilities Include  Developing engaging lesson plans for each course that is assigned  Grading assignments based on established timelines  Maintaining a safe, neat and professional classroom environment  Planning field trips to support curriculum  Participation in student spiritual formation activities including but not limited to small groups, chapels, Spiritual Emphasis Week, etc.  Upholding classroom management standards as outlined by school policy  Collaborating with fellow staff members to fulfill the academic and educational goals set by GCA  Attend weekly staff meetings and required professional development  Practice biblical conflict resolution, following the Matthew 18 principle – if a conflict arises it is to be brought to the attention of the individual directly involved. If unresolved, the issue follows the chain of conflict resolution as detailed in the GCA faculty handbook. All conflict resolutions begin between the parties involved.  Understand that teachers are mandated reporters by Virginia State Law and therefore must abide by all regulations set by Virginia State Law.  Foster positive relationships with students and families; partnering with parents in a shared commitment to student growth.  Professional Requirements  Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in teaching or relevant field and/or hold a valid Virginia State Teaching License  A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience or student teaching  Teachers must be a demonstrated content area expert for the subject area that they are applying for  Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills  Must possess knowledge of child development stages for assigned grade levels as well as teaching methodology  Spiritual Requirements  Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and have formed a daily relationship with Him  Be able to share the gospel and pray with a student or parent with ease and confidence  Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s mission, vision and statement of faith  Serve as a Christian role model in behavior, speech, character and lifestyle, honoring biblical standards  Be an active member in a local evangelical church whose doctrinal statement aligns with that of GCA  Additional Requirements  Supervise and support extracurricular activities  Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration