Lower School Teacher (1st to 3rd grade)

Job Description

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and dynamic individual to serve as a lower school teacher in support of Covenant Day School’s mission for providing academic excellence with a biblical worldview to our students.  The teacher will be willing to lead a classroom at a first, second or third grade level based on scheduling decisions for the 2025-2026 school year. The role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and student/parent interactions.  Reporting to the lower school principal, the position is a full-time salaried faculty position with responsibilities that begin in early August 2025.

At Covenant Day School, our vision is to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ.  We desire to carry out this vision as a unified and diverse covenant school community that seeks to love the Lord with heart, soul and mind, love our neighbor as ourselves and demonstrate the “more excellent way” that only comes though the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to welcoming one another, to striving to honor each other consistently, to walking in humility toward one another, and to examining the Scriptures with one another.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Developing lesson plans and instructional objectives for classroom learning that align with curriculum.
• Regularly incorporating biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.
• Preparing classroom and other materials for activities; participating and partnering well in grade level team shared planning.
• Selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty as appropriate.
• Using various technologies to support classroom learning.
• Observing and assessing student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parent, and administration.
• Comfortable with small group instruction and differentiation.
• Managing and guiding student behavior. Providing feedback and encouragement to students on their work and progress.
• Communicating with parents regarding student needs and progress.
• Managing and directing assistant teacher to provide an effective classroom learning environment and address the individual needs of students.
• Participating in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate.
• Creating and maintaining a nurturing and effective learning environment.
• Taking advantage of professional development opportunities and keeping up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas.
• Having an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned by the lower school principal.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.
• Bachelor’s degree in education required. Teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching Singapore Math preferred; teaching license beneficial.
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with lower school students and parents.
• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.
• Ability to represent the school well to others and our community.
• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.
• Experience with distance learning and related techniques beneficial for environment shifts as needed.
• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching in person or remotely, if needed.
• Lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 40 pounds when occasionally needed