K4 Teacher - Fidelis

About the Role

Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in the assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development for all scholars.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long‑range educational and organizational goals.
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research‑based instructional strategies to keep students actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences.
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding.
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative for scholars, team members, and the community.
• Agree to comply with the school’s Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with other team members.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Competencies

• Serving Leader: Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well‑being of scholars on‑ and off‑campus during school functions.
• Collaborative Relationships: Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families; continually improve teaching skills by seeking constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Resource Management: Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance, behavior, achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
• Forming Character: Apply classroom‑management techniques and appropriate disciplinary actions; hold scholars accountable to school‑wide behavioral expectations; recognize, celebrate, and reward achievement and character development.
• Academic Excellence: Establish a positive, achievement‑oriented, structured learning environment; set measurable, ambitious, attainable goals for the year and each assessment cycle; evaluate individual scholar progress through varied assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong instructional and classroom‑management skills.
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years.
• 1–3 years of teaching experience (urban experience a plus).
• Experience working with students and families in low‑income urban communities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
• Proven track record of student achievement results.
• Passion for making high‑quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.
• Christ‑follower who regularly participates in a local church and aligns with the school’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.