Lower School Teacher

About the position

Orangewood Christian School is seeking a Lower School Teacher. Possible levels of instruction are K – 2nd grade. Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents and staff. Teachers are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program, developing both short and long term instructional objectives. Teachers must have strong Instructional and Classroom Management skills, including but not limited to: use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning; adjusting curriculum as appropriate; posting lesson plans on RenWeb; evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance; evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery; quickly grading and returning student work; enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner; promptly notifying parents and administration of behavioral or academic problems and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning. OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. The employee is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and evaluate individual student histories and background in order to design instructional programs to meet individual needs.
• Counsel and confer with parents and school regarding pupil progress.
• Create projects designed to enhance lessons.
• Use technology to supplement presentations.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Be detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in doing word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, emailing, Google docs and RenWeb.
• Possess evidence of other experiences as determined by the school administrator.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with patience and respect.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in assigned school duties.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
• Assist with recess and lunch duties.
• Support the programs of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of subject matter experience.
• Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate.