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Elementary Life Skills Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Christian Academy School System
$30,657 - $42,345 a year
Floyd County, Indiana
2 weeks ago

Scope


The Elementary Life Skills Teacher will work with the Indiana school administration and staff to develop students with a heart for God. The Life Skills teacher will collaborate with the school counselors and the spiritual life teacher to organize and plan lessons to help students steward their bodies and resources(time, talent, money). Practical aspects of healthy living, physical exercise, and eating well-balanced meals will be integrated into daily lesson plans.


Qualifications


The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

  • A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
  • A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
  • Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School System
  • Agreement and belief that the Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate shall possess:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Bible or related area of study
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • 3+ years of experience working with elementary-aged children (educational background preferred)
  • Children’s Ministry experience is preferred
  • Have completed at least 24 hours in the subject taught for “the major part of the day
  • Have completed at least 12 hours of professional education coursework
  • Meet certification guidelines required to obtain and maintain active ACSI teacher certification throughout employment

Accountabilities/ Responsibilities


Spiritual Leadership:

  • Leads in the development of students’ spiritual growth, physical health, and healthy habits
  • Leads students in daily prayer and spiritual devotions
  • Models a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Serve as a resource of life skills for elementary-aged students and their parents
  • Collaborate with school staff to develop and execute forty-minute lesson plans weekly
  • Understand and implement the Matthew 18 principle with students, parents, peers, and administration in an appropriate manner

Instructional Planning & Preparation:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy (the art and science of teaching)
  • Design lessons with clear, focused, and measurable instructional objectives
  • Objectives provide for deliberate skill development in the high-order thinking processes


Instructional Delivery:

  • Demonstrates a Christian worldview
  • Establishes learning expectations with well-defined openings
  • Guides students to apply learning to real-world applications
  • Implements a variety of strategies to introduce, explain, and restate subject matter concepts
  • Selects a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional
  • Employs a variety of questioning techniques that enhance critical thinking

Classroom Environment:

  • Creates a learning environment promoting positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation; creates an environment of respect and rapport through reinforcement and praise
  • Encourages students to accept God and the gift of salvation and grow in their faith
  • Provides opportunities for students to lead prayer and devotions
  • Provides opportunities for students to develop a Christian mind and lifestyle
  • Manages student behavior: implements classroom rules, routines, and procedures that allow a student to assume his/her responsibility
  • Ensures physical space is well-ordered and conducive to learning

Professionalism and Communication:

  • Communicates in a positive, clear manner and uses accurate grammar and spelling in written form
  • Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner
  • Keep timely and accurate student records/grades in RenWeb and submit weekly lesson plans
  • Maintain communication with staff concerning integration of the Bible into the classroom/school day as needed
  • Communicates with families about students’ progress regularly and responds to family/student concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Build positive relationships with area ministers and churches if needed
  • Carry a teachable spirit and assume responsibility for actions
  • Maintain confidentiality and support, listens, and views school success as a team effort

Professional Development:

  • Seeks out opportunities for professional development and participates to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill
  • Creates a professional growth plan demonstrating progress in content areas and instructional methods

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to school staff through carpool duty each day - mornings and afternoons
  • Support the school staff and administrators through cafeteria duty weekly

Outcomes

  • Meaningful Christ-centered lessons
  • Deeper understanding of creating healthy habits and promoting healthy living
  • Students understand and apply God’s word in daily life

Reporting Relationship


The Elementary Life Skills Teacher will report to the Elementary Principal.

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