What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st - 3rd Grade Teacher position at Zion-Concord Lutheran School?
1st - 3rd Grade Teacher
Start Date 8/01/2025
About us
Zion-Concord Lutheran School's purpose centers on educating the whole child, cultivating spiritual, academic, emotional, physical, and social growth among all students. Our philosophy of Lutheran education is rooted in the shared confession of Jesus Christ as taught in Holy Scripture.
Job Description for Teacher at Zion-Concord Lutheran School
Accountability
The teacher reports to the principal.
Qualifications
Professional: The teacher…
- will uphold the Biblical truths and confessions as contained in the Book of Concord,
- shall reflect and commit to the school’s Mission and Philosophy, and the overall ministry and well being of Zion-Concord Lutheran School,
- and continues to advance professionally through reading, conference attendance, and further study.
Personal: The teacher…
- models the Christian faith in both how they conduct themselves and their classrooms,
- and uses time efficiently, organizes work systematically, and follows through on plans.
Responsibilities
Administration: The teacher …
- will regularly attend faculty meetings and devotions,
- will regularly participate and attend Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings ,
- will lead scheduled meetings with the classroom aides (if any),
- completes required reports, records, and forms on time,
- fulfills assigned responsibilities – including grade-level assignments, staff assignments, and co-curricular assignments,
- will maintain classroom discipline using the school documented discipline policies and procedures,
- maintains a Christian professional relationship with colleagues, parents, and students,
- will show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible for their child’s education (spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic) and assist them in that task,
- and will maintain contact with students’ parents through frequent notes, telephone calls, and face-to-face meetings,
Supervision of Students: The teacher …
- communicates effectively with children at all levels,
- is effective and fair in handling pupil disciplinary problems,
- is responsible for adherence to standards of behavior which have been adopted for the school,
- will adapt to the learning needs of students, using a variety of effective instructional aids, methods and materials, in order to allow students to master concepts, knowledge, and skills,
- and will intentionally plan opportunities and activities that extend learning beyond the textbook (i.e. field trips, guest speakers, and other media).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $39,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000 - $42,000