The teacher reports to the Elementary Principal and works collaboratively with administrative staff, fellow educators, and parents to support each child’s academic, social, and spiritual growth. A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, mature professional who builds strong, trusting relationships with both children and adults. This teacher consistently models professionalism in appearance and conduct, demonstrating the leadership, stability, and character essential to contributing positively to the school community and the overall program.

Required Qualities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Display a love for the Lord; support the mission of CAK, and possess a sincere, outgoing desire to serve all those associated with CAK
• Regularly attend and actively participate in a local Christian church
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of the school: mission, philosophy, and day-to-day operations
• Ability to work well with others, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate flexibility during the busiest times of the year and when unexpected tasks arise

Responsibilities to students include:

• Be a role model for children
• Value diversity and provide, as much as possible, for individual needs
• Treat each child with dignity and respect
• Be empathetic and caring
• Be responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of the program for his/her class in accordance with the policies of the school
• Evaluate student progress in academics, social and emotional areas
• Be adequately prepared for the academic day with the children
• Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving
• Help each child develop a positive sense of self-worth, of independence, and a sense of responsibility and self-direction
• Maintain the confidentiality of individual students

Responsibilities to the School include:

• Write weekly lesson plans and have them readily available for review by the Principal
• Deliver all instruction from a biblical worldview aligned with CAK’s mission and values
• Submit all records, reports, evaluations, inventories, etc., promptly
• Ensure that the classroom is neat, well-organized and that bulletin boards are kept current
• Be present in the school building at least one-half hour before school begins, preparing for the day; to be present in the classroom when students begin arriving
• Attend all school and division meetings and recommended training programs
• Attend evening school events as requested
• Participate in conferences, courses, teaching demonstrations, and extra duties when requested
• Serve on various committees as requested
• Prepare for and obtain a substitute when absent from school
• Make arrangements and request transportation for field trips
• Assist with admission testing and observations, when requested
• Value and support members of the school community
• Adhere to all school policies as contained in the CAK Employee Handbook

Responsibilities to parents and the community include:

• Conduct parent-teacher conferences, as well as meet with parents whenever necessary during the school year
• Return phone calls and emails promptly
• Maintain confidentiality
• Encourage good parent-teacher relations
• Keep parents informed by sending home regular newsletters, progress reports, etc.
• Be a role model in the community

Responsibilities for professional growth and development include:

• Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures, or other educational events
• Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
• Keep current on educational issues through research and study
• Participate in professional faculty and program evaluations

Other duties as assigned by Elementary Administration or the Head of School.

The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) employee must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the school's mission and philosophy. The employee must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and the academic and leadership abilities necessary to teach God’s truth. Skills in effective communication with diverse individuals, appropriately handling confidential information, and maintaining a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites.