Kindergarten Teacher

About This Role

The teaching staff at Hill Country Christian School plays a key part in the school's successful ministry. This Kindergarten Teacher role shares with parents the responsibility of educating children according to the Word of God, reporting to the Principal. It includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and interactions with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prayerfully minister to students to contribute to their development as open, able, and responsible Christians
• Teach all assigned subject matter in the designated grade
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to students’ spiritual, physical, academic, and social development
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills and high academic standards
• Develop syllabus, daily lesson plans, and devotions as needed
• Report and record student progress through report cards, attendance records, and conferences
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to school policies and promote learning in the classroom
• Attend school training and meetings as required
• Maintain good written and verbal communication with students, parents, and administration
• Cooperate with the administration and other faculty in seeking the school’s overall success
• Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
• Continually endeavor to develop and improve teaching skills
• Fulfill assigned duties in a positive manner (e.g., lunch duty, House Head, help with school events)
• Read, enforce, and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith, policies, and procedures as set forth in the HCCS Statement of Faith, Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, Teacher Manuals, and other appropriate documents

Requirements

• Relevant degree required
• Teaching or relevant experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of subject matter, including subject-specific curriculum
• Evidence of a mature, personal Christian faith

Nice to have:

• Outstanding communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Creative and innovative
• Adaptable
• Collaborative skills
• Solid grounding in classroom management
• Able to maintain a high standard of professional conduct
• Proficient in the use of technology and computer applications as required

Benefits

• Paid time off