Elementary Teacher - multiple openings

Mission Statement: Wichita Christian School provides a quality education in a Christian environment that inspires hearts, minds and souls for successful living. 

Statement of Faith: Dedicated supporters of Wichita Christian School believe that children of God are brothers and sisters within the Christian Family.  They use their diverse backgrounds and talents to work together in unity toward the glorification of God.  Members of the Christian family are those that have accepted Jesus as the Son of God and have entered a relationship with Him through obedience to the commandments and teachings of God's plan of salvation as outlined through His inspired word.  As a result, it is the prayer of those dedicated supporters that the students of Wichita Christian School are brought to an understanding of their role within this Christian Family. 

Position:        Elementary Teacher

Reports to:     Campus Principal

Position description: 

The Teacher is responsible for providing a Christian environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Wichita Christian School policies. The teacher is also responsible for inspiring hearts, minds and souls for successful living. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. 
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards and Christian values when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Models spiritual maturity in leading students towards Christ and then spiritual growth.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in training and presentations and appropriate staff development.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor. 
  All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning. 

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Teaching experience valued
• A willingness to share his/her Christian testimony and instruct others in the faith

Knowledge-base Requirements:

• Certified in relevant subject area
• Knowledge and application of student learning styles
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies
• Biblical knowledge required
• Biblical knowledge shared in the classroom

Technical Competencies and Skills: 

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve academic goals
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology applications appropriate for assignment

Working Conditions:

• Physical Ability: Tasks may involve extended periods of physical activity
• Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Most tasks require oral communications ability.
• Wichita Christian School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Wichita Christian School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.