TKA Teacher - (Pre-K - 7th Grade)
The King's Academy
Location
Dallas, Texas
Quick overview
The Lower School Teacher is responsible for establishing course outlines, assessing student learning, and maintaining student records. They will also guide students' personal and social development and provide support to parents regarding academic information.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a state-issued teacher certification and a bachelor's degree in education or equivalent subject hours. The role requires a strong Christian testimony and a lifestyle reflecting biblical integrity.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- TKA -
- Dallas,
- TX 75215Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeJob
- Category:
- EducationPosition:
- Lower
- School
- Teacher
- Reports to:
- Head of
- School
- Classification:
- Full time,
- Salaried,
- Exempt
- Grade/Subject:
- TBD (Grade range
- PreK- 7th grade)
- Employee
- Profile:
- Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: Acceptance without reservation of the TKA doctrinal beliefs A strong clear Christian testimony A mature, godly spirit A person of faith and prayer
- Personally, the employees life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness The ability to listen and respond to counsel High level of respect for, and courtesy of fellow employees and volunteers
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to school systems effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior Guide students personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground Help parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents concerns; answering questions and requests Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results Other duties as assigned by the Principal Qualifications: State issued Teachers Certification in area of assignments Bachelors degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment Conditions: Talking expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students/parents and co-workers accurately, loudly or quickly Hearing ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to receive detailed information through oral communication Standing and walking for sustained periods of time moving about on foot for lecturing and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playgrounds Stooping, crouching, crawling and kneeling ability to assist small children with various needs Climbing, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and Lifting ability to pick up small children as need as well as for classroom set up purposes; occasional lifting between 30 50 pounds Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers Close visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and reading Environment is primarily indoors in a classroom environment as well as intermittent outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts Qualifications