Faculty - Elementary School - Kindergarten

The teacher is responsible to the Elementary Principal and works closely with administrative staff, other teachers and parents. A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required (Master’s Degree preferred) for this position. The teacher must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to communicate and relate well to both children and adults. This person should project a professional appearance at all times. This person should have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability in the program.

Required Qualities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of school: mission, philosophy, day-to-day operations
• Demonstrate flexibility during busiest times of the year and when unexpected tasks arise
• Regularly attend and actively participate in a local Christian church
• Ability to work well with others, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Display a love for the Lord; support the mission of CAK and possess a sincere, outgoing desire to serve all those associated with CAK

Responsibilities to students include:

• Encourage critical thinking and problem solving
• Help each child develop a positive sense of self-worth, of independence, and a sense of responsibility and self-direction
• Maintain confidentiality of individual students
• Be empathetic and caring
• Evaluate student progress in academics, social and emotional areas
• Be a role model for children
• Value diversity and provide, as much as possible, for individual needs
• Treat each child with dignity and respect
• Be adequately prepared for the academic day with the children
• Be responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of the program for his/her class in accordance with the policies of the school

Responsibilities to the School include:

• Participate in conferences, courses, teaching demonstrations, and extra duties when requested
• Attend evening school events as requested
• Value and support members of the school community
• Be present in the school building at least one-half hour before school begins, preparing for the day; to be present in the classroom when students begin arriving
• Attend all school and division meetings and recommended training programs
• Deliver all instruction from a biblical worldview aligned with CAK’s mission and values
• Ensure that the classroom is neat, well organized and bulletin boards are kept current
• Write weekly lesson plans and have them readily available for review by the Principal
• Serve on various committees as requested
• Assist with admission testing and observations, when requested
• Make arrangements and request transportation for field trips
• Adhere to all school policies as contained in the CAK Employee Handbook
• Prepare for and obtain a substitute when absent from school
• Submit all records, reports, evaluations, inventories, etc. promptly

Responsibilities to parents and the community include:

• Return phone calls and emails promptly
• Encourage good parent-teacher relations
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences, as well as meet with parents whenever necessary during the school year
• Keep parents informed by sending home regular newsletters, progress reports, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be a role model in the community

Responsibilities for professional growth and development include:

• Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
• Participate in professional faculty and program evaluations
• Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures, or other educational events
• Keep current on educational issues through research and study

Other duties as assigned by Elementary Administration or Head of School.