Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Head of School and the daily supervision of the Principal, the Part-Time Daily Substitute: Instructional and Staff Support Specialist (PTS) will oversee the day-to-day Biblically grounded academic instruction and discipleship of his/her students. This individual will serve as a minister of Christ in all activities performed as an employee of Cornerstone Christian Academy/Cornerstone Chapel. The PTS will influence positive, God-honoring student behavior, organize, and implement effective instructional programs based on curriculum guidelines while accurately assessing student performance. The PTS will ensure that all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving learning environment that fosters spiritual, social, and intellectual development. The PTS must have a strong, active, and committed relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to lead with a humble heart, a passion for Christian education, and a calling to serve at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Minimum QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree prefered from an accredited college or university
Experience
- Two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction preferred
- Experience implementing curriculum preferred
Certifications/Licenses
- A valid teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers, and the external community
- Demonstrated knowledge of the methodology of effective teaching
- Ability to assess the strengths and needs of students and to implement an effective instructional program for the students, including effective interventions
Technologies
- Must be skilled at current educational technology and its applications within the school, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Physical Capabilities
- Able to stand and walk for a majority of the day; speak and hear clearly; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and twist; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Able to supervise students both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Able to walk up and down stairs
Personal Characteristics
- Affirms CCA's Articles of Faith
- Faithfully attends a local, Bible-believing church that has a statement of faith in agreement with CCA's Articles of Faith
- Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
- Able to recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and prepared to assist them in that task
- Able to manage everyday stress with objectivity and optimism
- Adheres to high ethical standards and exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech, and actions towards others
- Maintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policy
Work Hours/Travel
- Work week is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday.
- Attend safety meetings and trainings
Job Functions and Tasks Essential Functions - Administrative & Classroom Management
- Work collaboratively with CCA Administration to implement and enforce the school's disciplinary policies, dress code, and standards of behavior
- Lead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school culture
- Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom and communicate classroom needs in accordance with school policy
- Develop and maintain an organized process for disseminating assignments
- Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment
- Record information, update paperwork, or maintain documents such as attendance records, grade records, correspondence, or other materials as necessary
- Demonstrate understanding of how to work with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
- Maintain emergency preparedness and safety procedures consistent with established protocols
- Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public
- Treat all students with kindness and respect and continually reinforce their self-worth in Christ while equipping them with knowledge and tools needed to make positive life choices
- Regularly collaborate with teaching colleagues, administration and other school personnel to contribute to the positive development of the school environment, learning community, programs and activities
- Answer phone calls and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
- Operate office equipment, such as computers, printers/copiers, or phone systems, and request repairs or updates when equipment malfunctions
Essential Functions - Instructional
- Demonstrate mastery of effective teaching and learning characteristics of K-12 students
- Deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Regularly integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities and lesson plans
- Work collaboratively with specialty teachers to coordinate specialty curriculum integration and implementation
- Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring that they are adequately utilized and engaged where needed in the classroom
- Communicate clearly and concisely with students to ensure understanding of subject matter
- Facilitate timely feedback with students and parents to ensure students remain on track with learning goals and objectives
- Use assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform, guide and adjust students' learning
- Incorporate classroom technology in order to enhance instruction
Supplemental Functions
- Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
- Participate in the life of the school through attendance at extracurricular events and activities