Hope Springs Christian School is a non-profit, Christian micro-school dedicated to helping children with learning differences. For nearly 30 years, our mission has been to empower each child to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives by developing their God-given abilities.
Hope Springs is founded on the work of NILD – National Institute for Learning Development. We place heavy emphasis on incorporating NILD therapies into the classroom as well as providing individual therapy sessions. Through these techniques, our curriculum grows students to be independent learners. Hope Springs is specifically designed to meet the needs of children who are experiencing failure in the traditional classroom, have been diagnosed as being either slow learners or having a specific learning disability, and/or need a period of academic success and intensive training.
Key factors that make it possible for Hope Springs to provide this optimum learning experience include:
· Small classes of ability-grouped children (average class is a 6-1 student/teacher ratio)
· One-to-one educational therapy following the NILD program
· NILD techniques and executive functioning skills integrated daily in the classroom
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
- Assess and evaluate student progress in literacy and math, providing feedback and support.
- Foster communication with parents and guardians regarding student development and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Support students with special needs and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Be trained in NILD and learn how to use therapy techniques both in classroom instruction and in individual educational therapy sessions.
Qualifications
- Proven classroom management and teaching experience in an elementary setting
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with students
- Proficiency in literacy and math education
- Experience in curriculum development and planning
- Familiarity with special education and early childhood education practices
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including those with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
