Lower School Spanish Teacher

## Description

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| Position Purpose |

| The Primary School Spanish Teacher is responsible for cultivating a Christ centered learning environment that aligns a curriculum of teaching Spanish with a biblical worldview. |

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| Essential Functions |

| - Uphold the mission and vision statement of Liberty Christian School (LCS). - Demonstrate mastery of the subject material. - Love and pray daily for the children, parents, and LCS staff. - Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. - Submit lesson plans to administration. - Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established learning standards. - Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. - Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests. - Use relevant technology to support classroom instruction and learning. - Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the different learning styles and needs of students. - Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures that align with the standards established in the Warrior Way. - Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. - Participate in appropriate professional development activities. - Participate in department, school, and parent meetings. - Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committee as required. - Adhere to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and trainings. - Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school. |

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| Qualifications |

| - Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter preferred, or 15 hours college credit in subject area. - Teacher Certification via Association of Christian Schools International to be completed within the first year. - State Teacher Certification preferred, but not required. - Effective classroom management. - Excellent technology skills to support classroom instruction and student learning. - Positive attitude and empathetic perspective. - Ability to act as a team player. - Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). - Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude. - Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress. - Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student experience. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google. - Christian role model. |

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| Physical Requirements and Work Environment |

| - Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts. - May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. - Regularly use close and distance vision. - May stand for extended periods of time. |