K-5th Grade Teacher - DCA Sac - 26.27 School Year

• Description We offer a strong benefits package to support our employees.
• Medical coverage is available through Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Western Health Advantage, with the organization covering 90% of employee premiums.
• All medical plans include a MERP, which helps cover the deductible.
• Dental coverage is provided through Cypress Dental and vision through VSP Vision Care.
• We also offer basic life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) through Mutual of Omaha, along with retirement plan options through AG Financial Solutions.
• More details on benefits and eligibility will be shared during the hiring process.

It is the primary responsibility of the K-5th Grade Teacher to assist the students assigned to the class in their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical development by means of instruction, counseling, discipline, and support.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Facilitate student learning. Manage grading and gradebook. Plan, teach, and evaluate lessons and student activities. Evaluate and reflect on student progress. Conduct parent conference as required. Conduct report card evaluations. Attend staff meetings. Counsel students as required. Maintain clean, stocked, and organized classroom. Attend training and in-service days as required. Cover supervision duties as assigned. Monitor student behavior and discipline as necessary. Fulfill other job-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree.

Credential

State teaching credential strongly recommended.

Credential

ACSI teaching credential required if state credential is not valid. If candidate hasn't completed either credential, he or she must be willing to complete ACSI credential during employment.

Physical demands

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

Working conditions

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.