Position Summary: The 5th Grade Teacher is responsible for all the normal duties associated with teaching a Lower School class.  This person will proactively ensure that innovative teaching approaches are incorporated into the classroom through interaction with other teachers, school administration, and parents. 

Responsibilities: 

Primary:  

Instruction and Planning – 60% 

1. Teach the assigned 5th grade class.  
2. Classroom planning overview for the year. 
3. Applying biblical integration principles to all classes. 
4. Weekly lesson planning & preparation.  
5. Lesson plans posted on RenWeb. 
6. Curriculum evaluation including course objectives. 
7. Inventory curriculum and supplies. 

Communication with parents, students and administration – 10% 

1. Maintaining grades in the school management system on a timely basis. 
2. Proactively communicate with parents on a regular basis. 
3. Conduct fall grade level parent meetings and conferences. 

Classroom Management – 10% 

1. Keep records including daily attendance and lunch counts. 
2. Maintain a clean and appealing classroom which includes maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays. 
3. Be aware of and enforce handbook policies (Teacher and Student Handbooks). 
4. Collaborate with the special needs department to help students with special needs to adapt to the classroom. 

Other Duties – 10% 

1. Attending scheduled faculty meetings. 
2. Monitoring of bus and carpool areas according to the schedule. 
3. Assist with special school programs as assigned. 

Other:  

Additional Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position.  

Spiritual: Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature. 

Education:  

Required Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. 
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License.  

Experience:  

Required Experience:  

• Previous experience teaching (or student teaching) 5th Grade.  
• Experience related to 21st century learning concepts and integration of technology into the classroom.  
• Knowledge of Christian K-12 education.  

Skills:  

• Able to manage their own tasks and assignments in an effective manner.  
• Understands how their own job assignment fits in with the needs of the whole school.  
• Understands the school mission.  
• Able to solve problems applicable to classes taught and necessary for basic job performance.  
• Can analyze problem situations and present alternatives to their direct supervisor. 
• Consistently applies principles of teamwork as applicable to role.  
• Can effectively cope with change.  
• Demonstrates team spirit by encouraging team members and recognizing their successes. 
• Able to resolve conflicts. 
• Take independent action to work on established priority items. 
• Proactively gains knowledge of job and processes to become more proactive. 
• Proactively learns to explore creative teaching methods. 
• Able to communicate to students, parents and co-workers in an effective manner 
• Able to understand parent expectations and student needs in the scope of the normal classroom setting. 
• Demonstrates good skills in the use of personal computers, audio/visual equipment, and computer software. 

Travel: This position requires some local travel.  

Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. The work environment also involves working in a Preschool-12 Private Christian School and Evangelical Church environment and all employees are expected to have a demonstrated and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  

Working Hours: Typically, employees are expected to work during normal hours and days of business, between Monday and Friday. Specific expectations for each position will be communicated by the supervisor of this position. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. This position works 40 hours per week and 9 months of the year.