Classroom Teacher - Contra Costa Christian Schools

Classroom Teacher for Contra Costa Christian School

Job Summary:
The Classroom Teacher is focused on delivering instruction and assessing student learning based on high-quality unit plans in their assigned classes. Whether in Elementary, Middle or High School, the Classroom Teacher plays a central role in the success of Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) in instruction for math, language arts, Bible, science and history and electives. The Classroom Teacher’s responsibilities also
include the following:

High-Quality Instruction
● Deliver instruction and assess student learning based on high-quality unit plans designs that incorporate faith, are aligned with CCCS yearly goals and student outcomes
● Establish and maintain a respectful culture of learning in a well-managed classroom
● Engage and assess student learning through the delivery of daily lessons
Professional Excellence
● Reflect on personal teaching practice in order to develop and grow professionally
● Maintain accurate, timely records of instructional and non-instructional events
● Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional development
● Maintain professional relationship with colleagues and work together for improved instruction and student success

Community Driven
● Collaborate with colleagues to implement and support school activities, including spirit weeks, field trips and chapels
● Build and maintain community relationships with students and families

Mission-Alignment
● Commitment to and support of CCCS mission, vision and values
● Commitment to abide by the CCCS Employee Handbook

Additional Responsibilities
- Possible all school event participation and event planning responsibilities
- Occasional weekend and evening responsibilities

Hired by:
The Head of School

Responsible to:
The Principal of their corresponding division.

Evaluated by:
An periodic evaluation(s) is provided by the Principal of their corresponding division.

Type of Position:
This is a Regular Full-Time Teacher/Salaried position, Classification A in the CCCS
Employee Handbook.

Required Personal Qualities:
● Personal testimony of Christian faith
● Sign and live by the School’s Lifestyle Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment
● Sign and support the school’s Statement of Faith
● Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through.
● Strong communication and negotiating skills.
● Ability to work well in a team.
● Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

Required Professional Qualities:
● Hold a State/ACSI Certification or will participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period.
● Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or will participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period
● Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.
● Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School.

Salary ranges from $53,500 - $70,000 and is dependent upon experience and certifications.