Description
Southwest Christian School is seeking candidates for a full-time, elementary (first grade) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Summary
Our teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential and promotes positive spiritual development. The teacher is expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing the day-to-day duties of the role and to prayerfully work with administration, faculty, students, and families to develop and maintain a school which is distinctively Christian, academically excellent, and globally minded.
Educational & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
- Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate
- Three or more years of classroom teaching experience is preferred
- Capturing Kids Hearts or similar Social-Emotional Learning professional development training is a plus
- Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation (Google Suite/Classroom)
Personal & Spiritual Characteristics
- Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
- Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
- Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
- Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
- Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
- Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with donors, parents, staff, and administration
- Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
- Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
- Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to inspire learning and cultivate positive relationships with students
- Provides appropriate classroom instruction and assessment, incorporating a biblical worldview, across all subject areas, for students in first grade
- Creates a classroom environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and supports high expectations for learning
- Uses available resources, including various technologies, to deliver instruction and assess student learning
- Maintains clear, open, professional communication with team members, parents, and other school employees
- Exhibits a willingness to participate in the school community by supporting, sponsoring, and/or leading extracurricular activities
Work Environment
The work environment at Southwest Christian School is consistent with a typical school setting. The employee normally works indoors but may be required to be outdoors in unpredictable temperatures to monitor playground activities, attend programs and field trips, or move between buildings. The noise level in the environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud occasionally. The employee is frequently required to interact with others within the school community, including parents and other caregivers. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required as an active participant in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Additional duties are regularly performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
