Grammar School Classroom Teacher (4th Grade)

Job Title: Grammar School Teacher (Specifically 4th Grade)

Reports to: Head of Grammar School

Character Qualities

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ defines and informs all aspects of life
• Remains in good standing with a local church
• Consistently models humility, grace, strength of character, and the fruit of the Spirit
• Intentionally pursues community and develops genuine relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Maintains a personal appearance that is professional and modest

Relational Qualities

• Possesses good people skills and speaks with clear articulation
• Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority
• Is able to solve problems, and respect confidentiality
• Willing to serve and assist the physical education teacher
• Acts objectively when own children are attending VPA

Salary

• Starting pay for a 3-day teacher- $23,800
  • $2,000 stipend for teacher’s certification
  • $2,000 Stipend for applicable Master’s Degree
• 3-day teachers receive the following tuition remission rates:
  • In the teacher’s first year- 25% tuition remission
  • In the teacher’s third year- 35% tuition remission
  • In the teacher’s fifth year and beyond- 50% tuition remission

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a mastery of the subject material assigned.
• Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning.
• Teaches classes assigned and scheduled by the Headmaster (or Board).
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
• Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for review by the Headmaster (or Board).
• Complies with all Valor policies and procedures and attends all required meetings including but not limited to parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school functions and trainings.
• Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plans through approved channels the balanced use of field trips, guest lecturers and other media.
• Prepares weekly assignment sheets for the satellite classroom time supervised by parents at home, using this time effectively for drill, review, enrichment, discussion, or project work.
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Keeps proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.
• Seeks to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; sets an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourages students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.
• Follows established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff; demonstrates support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assists them in that task.
• Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
• Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure.
• Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities assigned