Early Education Lead Teacher

Specific Responsibilities

• Model Christ in word and deed.
• Write biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Calvary Christian Academy BB guidelines.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy.
• Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so.
• Attend staff devotions one day per week.
• Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
• Attend Calvary Chapel Fort BB staff meetings.
• Participate in scheduled grade-level team meetings.
• Attend/participate in: Back to School Night, and other School events that promote relationship-building with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
• Participates in professional development to stay current in their field.
• Adhere to specified professional dress.
• Attend and participate in designated Chapels.
• Complete weekly lesson plan.
• Give specific praise and encouragement.
• Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally, scripturally, and quarterly.
• Establish and maintain accurate records on each student.
• Prepare interim reports.
• Prepare record keeping on Brightwell.
• Incorporate school-wide theme scriptures into the classroom to help further the mission of CCA.
• Teach through the Biblical Integration method.
• Discipline with love and establish incentives for improving behavior.
• Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
• Observe and assess the ability of each student.
• Know the student dress code to ensure students comply with the standards.
• Compile and maintain an up-to-date subfolder.
• Secure classrooms for use by Children’s Ministry and other ministries.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel.
• A willingness to live a life above reproach that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant.
• A love of teaching, especially the Word.
• The call of God to serve as a teacher.
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
• A written and oral fluency in English (able to pass a proficiency test).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
• A Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) DCF 45-hour Child Care training.
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
• Continuing professional development.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Flexibility.

Education Requirements

• A High school or equivalent (Required).
• An Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher - Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (preferred), plus the candidate.
• Agrees to register within ninety days of employment to obtain the necessary 45-hour child care classes mandated by the county and state licensing agencies.
• Agrees to complete physical examination before entering classroom.
• Agrees to complete 10 hours of in-service in early childhood as per BCCLE.
• Agrees to complete mandatory background screening through Florida Clearinghouse before entering classroom.
• Continuing professional development.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full-time (40 hours/week); however, may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend CCA BB events or assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.