3rd Grade Teacher

Job Description

Teacher Job Description

Ottumwa Christian School’s Mission Statement:

Ottumwa Christian School exists to provide opportunities for all students to discover their God-given potential and purpose, to become who God intended them to be and to equip them for a life of service.

Personal Qualifications 

• Is committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates the Fruits of the Spirit in his/her daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Follows the Matthew 18 principle when dealing with students, faculty, parents and administration.
• Serves as a Christian role model in conduct and of cleanliness and modesty, in agreement with the OCS Staff Handbook.

Professional Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses a current State of Iowa teaching license or is in the process of recertifying/obtaining it. (Preferred, but not required)
• Willingness to continue progress in career development.
• Knowledge of computer technology or willingness to learn.

Job Description

• Provide classroom instruction using the curriculum given and approved by the OCS Board.
• Integrate Biblical principles and perspectives throughout all curricula from a Biblical worldview.
• Minister in the field of education by discipleship and communication of faith to the next generation.
• Possess necessary computer skills to use the Chromebooks, School Information System, Interactive Display Boardsl, and Gmail.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with students, parents, faculty, and administration.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures set in the OCS Staff Handbook.