Palm Beach Christian Academy Elementary Teacher - Lake Park

Family Church is a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida. Come join an enthusiastic team who loves serving the Lord while building His Kingdom!

Elementary Teacher – 10-month position

Position Overview

As an elementary education professional, you will help shape future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth. This position implements a classical Christian curriculum that involves a love for ancient wisdom, instilling virtue, connecting Christ to every subject, and developing world class rhetorical skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with their team and director to create a vibrant classical school culture in assemblies, chapels, and in the classroom.

Responsible to the School Administration

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong Christian faith and values and acknowledgement of the School’s Statement of Faith and Staff Leadership Covenant.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or bachelor’s degree with Teaching Certificate.
• Evidence of knowledge of elementary curriculum and the ability to implement it.
• Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, and Administration.
• Evidence of excellent oral and written skills.
• Must pass drug test, fingerprints, and local background check.

Skills

• Communication both written and oral.
• Decision making.
• Commitment to school’s vision and mission.
• Classroom leadership.
• Organization.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Flexible.
• Teamwork.
• Able to get up and down from the floor or small chairs multiple times a day.
• Able to lift 25-50 pounds multiple times a day.
• Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.
• Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.

Responsibilities

• Writes lesson plans and newsletters that meet the goals as set forth by the Principal and pacing guides in curriculum.
• Teaches knowledge and skills to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
• Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate variety of instructional needs.
• Evaluates each student; communicate with parents and Administration on individual student’s progress.
• Evaluates each student’s progress to the level being taught and prepares report cards.
• Follows Policies and Procedures as set forth by Administration.
• Provides a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Participates in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Completes all in-service hours on time.
• Turns in all required paperwork on time.
• Maintains parent board and bulletin board.
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-school activities.
• Maintains appropriate records for students.
• Establishes and maintains standards for acceptable student behavior using appropriate techniques.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Follows direction of Team Leader.
• All other duties as assigned.

Palm Beach Christian Academy employees are eligible to participate in Family Church benefits with discounted childcare. Family Church benefits for PBCA employees include:

• Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teledoc
• Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage
• Retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution
• Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life also available
• Two weeks of school assigned vacation
• 15 annual holidays
• Child enrollment based on length of service