Elementary School Teacher

Company DescriptionFaith Community Academy Elementary School provides a giving, caring environment, geared to reach each child with God's love. We are a small, private Christian elementary and preschool located at the Berea Baptist Church complex in Rockville, Virginia at the corner of Pouncey Tract and Ashland Road. Our educators minister to the emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of the children in our community. We strive to help children form habits of respect, courtesy, self-confidence, responsibility, cooperation, and independence as life-long learners.Role DescriptionThe Academy Teacher is responsible for upholding the vision, mission, and core values of Faith Community Academy Elementary School, creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth as well as the spiritual growth of the students. The teacher should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in the classroom. The teacher must work in cooperation with volunteers, parents, other teachers, the director, and any other personnel of Faith Community Academy Elementary School or Berea Baptist Church. Preferred Qualifications -Have a deep commitment to Jesus Christ based on a personal relationship with Him.-Be a servant leader.-Have a calling to ministry in and through education.-Have a solid conviction that Christian education is of utmost importance in guiding children through the challenges of today's world.-Have a solid understanding and commitment to the Academy's Statement of Faith.-Hold a Bachelor's degree in the field of education (Master's Degree preferred) from an accredited institution.-Possess a valid teaching certification from ACSI or other teacher accrediting organization.-CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification.-Experience with accreditation.-Effective oral and written communication skills.-Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting, responsive to parents, director, and school staff.-Ability and willingness to embrace new concepts and technology.Spiritual Responsibilities -Be a spiritually mature and growing Christian who is active in his/her local church with a pastoral reference.-Be a role model in speech, actions, and attitudes (both on and off campus) and model a consistent daily walk with Christ.-Resolve conflict Biblically with parents, students, staff, and administration.-Be available for prayer and counseling as needed by parents, teachers, and students.-Be involved with devotional and prayer time with the faculty. Personal Qualities -Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control and perseverance..-Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire.-Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.-Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task. This includes but is not limited to:-Communicating with parents about progress and providing feedback on learning.-Being available for parent meetings, phone calls, etc. by answering email messages in atimely manner (within 24 hours).-Providing regular communication to parents and students on school activities, norms, andpolicies.-Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents. Supplemental Functions-Supervise and/or attend extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.-Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.-Meet requirements for maintaining up-to-date teacher certification.-Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.-Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.Salary and Benefits -Competitive Salary-10 Month Position-Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Available-Paid Time Off-25% Tuition Discount for Dependents-Small Class Sizes: 15 Students or Fewer per Classroom

Created: 2026-05-16