Elementary School teacher

UrbanPromise School (UPS) is a private, non-profit Christian school, and a program of UrbanPromise Wilmington (UPW). As a preschool and elementary educational institution, we endeavor to develop the academic life of our students from a God-centered, holistic approach. We challenge our students intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. We use God’s Word, the Bible, as our guide for truth. UrbanPromise School values and maintains small class sizes, with each class having no more than twelve to fifteen students.

Vision
The vision of UrbanPromise Wilmington is to be a community in Christ of servant leadership and transformation, seeking a full life for all involved: urban youth, families, volunteers and staff in the neighborhoods of our city.
Mission
The mission of UrbanPromise Wilmington is to equip urban youth through Christ with the skills necessary for academic success, life management, personal growth and servant leadership.

Duties and responsibilities – Staff members are expected to strive for transformative quality in everything they undertake.

• Foster Community in Christ
  • Engage in personal spiritual development (get a mentor, Bible study, prayer)
  • Participate in staff spiritual practice events (prayer, discipleship, Bible study) and
    professional development (staff retreats, training, and team building events)
  • Participate in site based neighborhood and community relationships
  • Teach and provide opportunities for children to respond to the Gospel message,
    fostering Godly Character and discipleship (Scripture, prayer, mentoring
    relationships, service opportunities)
  • Actively pursue UPW financial support as you learn fundamentals of relationship
    development and fundraising via letters etc 
• Roles/Responsibilities
  • Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to
    promote the general well-being of the school. (staff meetings, etc).
  • Engage in recruiting students for the upcoming school year (interviews, church
    visits, school visits, phone calls, emails).
• Academic instruction
  • Prepare lesson plans that integrate biblical principles and the UPS philosophy of
    education and that are developmentally appropriate for the grade level and
    enrolled students.I
  • In conjunction with the Principal and fellow faculty members, plan and implement
    a program of study to include both classroom and non-classroom instruction.
    (Trips, guest speakers, other media)
  • Teach classes following the prescribed scope and sequence approved by the
    Principal in basic subjects for the assigned grade level.
  • Identify students’ individual gifts and abilities and encourage their growth
• Classroom and UPS Administration
  • Effectively assess performance; analyze diagnostic scores; and maintain
    accurate attendance and grade records (tests, mid quarter reports, report cards)
    for all students.
  • Create and maintain a clean, orderly, welcoming, environment which stimulates
    learning and displays student progress (bulletins boards, use of technology)
  • Provide a safe environment in accordance with UPW safety policies
  • Provide appropriate discipline as needed and as outlined in the the Faculty
    Handbook
  • Work with the Principal on an ongoing basis to the review and improve UPS
    policies
• Student Safety
  • Ensure that students are fully supervised at all times (lunch, recess)
  • Provide a safe, healthy classroom environment and abide by UPW safety
    procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding each student, parent/guardian.
  • Be sensitive to indicators in the students of physical and/or emotional concerns
    (including issues of abuse, and take action as indicated by school/ministry policy,
    in accordance with state law)
  • Render aid, comfort, and instruction in case of an emergency.
• Parent Interaction and Communication
  • Develop professional, effective communication with parents/guardians to provide
    a coordinated educational experience for the child. (Phone calls, texts, email,
    conferences)
  • Home visits as needed
  • Offer opportunities for parent/guardian to come to UPS
  • Attend at least one Parent Education night
• Volunteers
  • Coordinate placement and schedule
  • Design activity/learning that volunteer is to engage in with student
  • Keep volunteer records (sign-in, evaluations)
  • Supervise, re-direct when necessary, evaluate effectiveness, and provide
    feedback to the volunteer
• Professional and Community Development
  • Participate in workshops, educational opportunities, and in-service sessions to
    further professional growth, and to enhance teamwork and organizational
    effectiveness at UPS.
  • Attend and participate regularly in scheduled UPS/UPW events (chapel services,
    staff retreats, committee meetings, staff meetings)
  • Maintain open communication with, awareness of, and respect for the larger
    UPW structure and its hierarchy (Executive Council, Board, and other ministry
    leadership)
  • Comply with UPS policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook (dress code,
    standards of conduct)
  • Foster a positive relationship with students both inside and outside of UPS.
    (occasional attendance at student events outside of UPS games, performances,
    recitals, etc)