Start Date: July, 2026
Description: The Elementary teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children. The Elementary teacher is responsible for implementing the given curriculum and working with parents to assess the needs of individual children.
Accountability: The Elementary teacher reports directly to the Principal.
Spiritual Qualifications:
- Profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Consider this job as a ministry of Central Baptist Academy
- Must have a sense of call and passion for ministry with school-age children and their families
- Must submit to and promote the doctrines held by Central Baptist Academy
Educational Requirements:
- Required - High School Diploma or GED
- Required - Bachelor’s degree in any field
- Preferred - CPR and First Aid Certified
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language
- Must have a warm and friendly personality
- Must have strong leadership and management skills
- Must have effective organizational and planning skills
- Must have the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality
- Must have the ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must demonstrate strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood education
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to support the needs of our school
- Must be willing to work in a team environment. Showing a willingness to share ideas and be open to the ideas of team members
- Must be willing to submit to a state background screening, physical, and drug test. Central Baptist Academy is committed to being a drug-free workplace
Responsibilities:
- Develop a positive relationship with each child, promoting the development of self-esteem, relating to the child in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of each child and team member
- Plan, prepare, supervise, and implement daily activities (indoor/outdoor) in accordance with the curriculum and the policies and philosophy of the school.
- Maintain ongoing developmental records for each child, including records of all graded projects. This includes official report cards four times annually.
- Work with parents to promote understanding of their child’s academic growth and development. Encourage parent’s participation in school programs and attend parent groups and school functions.
- Maintain consistent, effective communication with parents regularly using the school-sponsored platform and school-assigned email
- Prepare and conduct parent/teacher conferences, as needed
- Manage upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned areas including decorating and cleaning the room
- Maintain daily attendance records using the school-sponsored platform
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings
- Must be able to work the days and hours assigned to perform the functions and responsibilities of your job. Must be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
- Must be willing to perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or the Pastor.
Physical Capabilities:
- Must be able to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to walk, bend, stretch, squat/kneel, sit, see, hear, and speak
- Must be able and willing to perform light cleaning duties
- Noise level can be moderate to loud
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $800.00 - $950.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
Work Location: In person
