Spanish Immersion Teacher - Elementary - CRISTA Ministries

This is a Full Time position for the 2023-2024 Academic School Year.
Compensation: between $50,000-$93,888 per year DOE
Benefits: Competitive package including medical, dental, vision, up to 85% King’s school discount for dependent child(ren) (K-12) and 4-weeks of paid parental leave.    

COMPANY OVERVIEW    

• Missions Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POSITION SUMMARY    

The Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher is responsible for all aspects of classroom instruction in Spanish, as well as organization, teaching, and supervision within the area of assigned responsibility.  Keep the principal informed of activities as teacher, the progress of students, and the classroom condition.  Participate as an active member of the school staff and pertinent parent organizations and adhere fully to the stated purposes, standards, policies and procedures of CRISTA Ministries and of King's Elementary School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS    

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)    

DUTIES    

1. Maintain professional standards, remain alert to academic developments, be a continuing student of the educative process, work toward the established goals of school and classroom; leader in technology skills, master new content, methods and materials. Teach 21^st Century Skills. 
2. Teach adopted curriculum and make good use of textual and resource materials provided; plan work on an annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily basis, and work according to plan.
3. Submit weekly online and hard copy assignment sheets (K‑6), principals and families.
4. Update website weekly, RenWeb and/or classroom Facebook page.
5. Guard carefully the health and safety of the children including seeing them to carpool and/or on the bus after school each day.
6. Prepare and conduct evaluative testing and as appropriate, administer MAP Growth assessments for their grade, interpret the data and use the data to increase student learning.
7. Build relationships and connections with students, parents and colleagues.
8. Be a positive and innovative grade level team member and contribute to PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) and to the expectations of King’s.
9. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the school day and remain 30 minutes after school is dismissed depending on what is appropriate for the teacher’s class schedule. Inform the office if leaving campus during the school day.
10. Maintain cumulative student files. Confer immediately with students, parents, and principals concerning the progress, questions, and/or problems of a student, and provide written reports on the various forms provided for this purpose.
11. Keep accurate academic records, progress reports, and submit these to the office at the scheduled times.
12. Counsel and advise students on academic, personal, and spiritual concerns.
13. Attend faculty devotions, meetings, orientations, workshops, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other professional meetings deemed necessary.
14. Inform the administrative assistants or principal immediately if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. In case of absence, notify principals as early as possible; prepare information and materials for the guest teacher.
15. Supervise regular activities, carpool duties, KIDS Praise, assemblies, and any other activities where a cooperative teacher effort is needed; attend and promote Open Houses, Tour & Information Sessions, PINS (Parent Information Nights), and other activities related to Admissions. Advise and participate in extracurricular activities, committees and programs. 
16. Supervise student intern teachers and cooperate with area colleges and universities in providing opportunities for observation and demonstration, helping to orient, assist, and mentor teachers.
17. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and families.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).    

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS    

CHRIST CENTERED    

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION    

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE (in one or any combination of to following)
   

• Teaching in a Spanish Immersion Classroom Environment;
• Native or near native language proficient;
• Fluent in Spanish; or Teaching elementary or secondary level of Spanish

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION    

• Washington State Certified Teacher.
• CPR/FIRST AID/AED Training.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE  

• Office 365

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS    

• Strong technology skills and vision.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and parents

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT