Teacher/Assistant Principal

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION – TEACHER/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Minimum B.S. in education

·       Lutheran teacher diploma preferred

·       Experience in early childhood and/or elementary education preferred

·       Member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church congregation, preferred

·       Is a practicing Christian who witnesses gospel values and supports the philosophy of Lutheran education

·       Has a minimum of 3 years teaching experience or has administrative experience in a Lutheran or other Christian school

·       Must complete CPR and First Aid & Universal Precautions training

·       Pass Criminal History & Sexual Abuse Checks

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher will teach the Word of God and the required curriculum for the assigned grades.  He or she will assist the principal in establishing a Christian environment in all school programs.   As a missionary in the field, the teacher will work with students and their families to assist them in becoming responsible members of the Body of Christ.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Supervises staff assistants and teachers in the absence of the principal

·       Relates instruction to the Christian objectives of the school.

·       Communicate effectively with both parents and students.

·       Carry out policy and procedures related to the education programs of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School.

·       Use wholesome motivational techniques that help produce the desired learning environment.

·       Shows the ability to teach a multi-grade classroom

·       Be an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church

·       Has the ability to function as a substitute teacher for the school as a whole on occasion.

·       Be visible in key Holy Cross Congregational activities as representative of the ministries of Holy Cross Lutheran School.

·       Makes effective long-term and short-term lesson plans for the classroom.

·       Shows enthusiasm for integrating hybrid homeschool learners into the regular classroom.

·       Maintains effective Christian discipline in the classroom.

·       Counsels with students individually when necessary.

·       Keeps the classroom neat, clean, and interesting.

·       Uses appropriate procedures to evaluate student attendance and achievement

·       Maintains adequate records of student attendance and achievement

·       Executes standardized testing

·       Assist with special school programs, religious services, projects and extra activities as agreed upon and according to one’s contract or Call documents.

·       Be responsible for playground, lunchroom, hallway and other supervision as assigned by the principal.

·       Grow professionally through educational readings, attendance at workshops and conferences

·       Be able to work throughout the day, teaching all subjects possibly without a planning period or break

·       Communicates and confers with the principal on a regular basis

 

The preceding is to serve as a guideline, not a set of standards or all inclusive. The job description is flexible and will change according to the situation. A spirit of cooperative effort is more important than guidelines.