First Grade Teacher

ANSWERS IN GENESIS GROUP•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The qualified candidate must be an evangelical Christian who is in full agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and committed to living out a biblical worldview in all areas of life and instruction. The First Grade Teacher is expected to integrate biblical truth into the classroom and model Christlike character through patience, humility, integrity, kindness, and a teachable spirit. This individual should sense a clear calling to the teaching profession and be devoted to prayerfully partnering with administration, faculty, students, and parents to cultivate a school that is thoroughly Christian and academically strong. The First Grade Teacher must also have a strong understanding of phonics and the foundational skills necessary for students to develop reading fluency and comprehension. This role provides the opportunity to serve with a Christ-centered, servant-hearted mindset focused on making an eternal impact while modeling AiG's Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage).

Requirements

Adhere to the statement of faith.
Be deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Spend time daily in personal devotions and prayer.
Faithfully attend a local, Bible-believing church.
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).
Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, faculty, parents, and administration.
Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith.
Possess the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program.
Demonstrate the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions.
Be willing to eagerly participate in professional development.
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy.
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority. Teachers should notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support. Teachers should also be willing to provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent (i.e. Elementary Education).
Have completed student teaching and/or other educational field experience.
Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org
Salary Requirements
Salvation Testimony
Creation Belief Statement
Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith (AiG Statement of Faith can be found on the website). https://answersingenesis.org/about/faith/
Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Nice To Haves

Have two or more years of classroom teaching experience.
Experience teaching Abeka phonics

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
Plan and prepare lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning by…
Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
Demonstrating knowledge of students
Selecting instructional outcomes
Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Designing coherent instruction
Designing student assessment
Have a classroom environment conducive to students learning by…
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture for learning
Managing classroom procedures
Managing student behavior
Organizing physical space and using effectively
Have effective classroom instructions to ensure student success by…
Communicating with Students
Use questioning and discussion techniques
Engage students in learning
Use assessment in instruction
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Have high standards of professionalism and expectations as seen by…
Reflecting on teaching for accuracy and use in future teaching
Maintaining accurate records
Participating in a professional community by being a team player and being willing to help wherever needed in a humble, gracious manner
Growing and developing professionally
Having a teachable spirit
Cooperate with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
Supervise students in different settings as needed, including recess, the cafeteria, the classroom, in assemblies, and on field trips
Representing the school in a favorable and professional manner
Maintaining the highest integrity and ethical conduct as Scripture commands
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the School Administrator
Partnering with the families and building a rapport by…
Communicating on a regular basis with parents/guardians keeping them updated and engaged on the happenings in the classroom, the instructional program, and their individual child
Using parents as a resource
Actively encourage parents to contact me if they have any questions or concerns
Sending out a weekly newsletter
Collaborating with parents to develop approaches to help students both at school and at home as needed
Have a thorough understanding of biblical worldview and apologetics and implement in the classroom by…
Starting with the Scriptures in all areas
Utilizing materials that are approved
Open classes with prayer and pray during the day with and for students
Refuting false religions
Clearly presenting the Biblical account
Classroom environment need to reflect biblical teaching
Connecting all subject to the Bible and looking at each subject in light of God’s Word