Lower School Teacher

J ob Description - Lower School Classroom Teacher (K-2 Early Childhood)

St. Paul Christian Academy in Nashville seeks an innovative and collaborative educator to join

the faculty. Homeroom Teachers at St Paul Christian Academy invest in students to further the

St. Paul pillars of Academic Excellence, Passion for Christ, and Leadership Development. St.

Paul prides itself on forming a warm, nurturing environment with high-caliber academic

excellence. St. Paul sends students to high-performing next-level schools. A bachelor's degree

is required, and teaching experience in elementary or middle school is preferred. Additional

duties include but are not limited to:

1. Plan, modify, and execute daily lessons.

2. Monitor students' daily progress to support individualized instructional goals and adapt

a s needed to reach multiple learning styles and abilities effectively.

3. Effectively manage the classroom and build relationships with students, emphasizing

understanding the whole child.

4. Collaborate with the entire teaching team on all student-related matters.

5. Collaborate with the Center for Student Success to ensure the appropriate challenge

and support are provided to each student.

6. Manage daily communication with parents about their children's emotional and academic

growth.

7. Lead three parent conferences per year to discuss the progress and growth of each

student.

8. Complete monthly curriculum mapping to place all lesson plans online.

9. Collaborate with the Division Heads on an annual individualized professional growth plan

10. Attend weekly faculty meetings.

11. Demonstrate a commitment to the Faculty Characteristics of Professional Excellence

listed below.

A bout St. Paul Christian Academy
At St. Paul, the school walks with parents to establish a permanent foundation for our students

to flourish by pursuing academic excellence, a passion for Christ, and an ever-deepening

understanding of their call to be leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live. This

foundation is formed by creating a place filled with childlike wonder where each child is known,

l oved, nurtured, and challenged to be his or her best, in no small part due to our experienced

and exceptional faculty.

St. Paul students and faculty pursue academic excellence in a loving and challenging

e nvironment where children learn to work hard while simultaneously maintaining the wonder of

childhood. We hold high expectations for our students, and our nurturing environment helps

them meet those expectations to reach their highest potential. As a result, our children are well

prepared for acceptance into the most competitive college-preparatory schools in Nashville.

Faculty Characteristics of Professional Excellence

A teacher at our school:

1. Demonstrates the qualities of a professional educator. (Academic Excellence)

2. Projects a positive, Christ-like attitude and models a thoughtful, balanced,

Biblically-focused lifestyle. (Passion for Christ)

3. Seeks to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships. (Leadership Development)

4. Partners with parents to promote student success.

5. Facilitates proactive and constructive communication with students, parents, faculty, and

administration.

6. Demonstrates active support for colleagues and intentionally collaborates and

contributes to one’s team.

7. Maintains individualized and high expectations for all students.

8. Utilizes a variety of assessment techniques to measure and monitor student learning

and the effectiveness of our teaching methods.

9. Provides mission-consistent discipline for all students.

10. Exhibits a growth mindset.

11. Integrates technology as an instructional and productivity tool.

12. Embraces ownership of our school through active contribution to school growth and

improvement and support of the school community.

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a statement of faith to
[email protected]

Applications will not be considered until all three required documents are received.

https://www.stpaulchristianacademy.org/