2025-26 CCA Hollywood - 5th Grade Teacher
Calvary Christian Academy | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
REPORTS TO : Principal of the School Level
STATUS : Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar
HOURS : Full Time (40)
LOCATION : Calvary Christian Academy, Hollywood
At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world.
Purpose Statement
The Teacher plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy. This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission.
Scope
This position guides students in classroom activities that will motivate them to reach their learning potential. The teacher will use various methods to interact with students, other faculty, parents, and staff at Calvary Christian Academy.
Specific Responsibilities
- Model Christ in word and deed.
- Write biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Calvary Christian Academy guidelines.
- Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy.
- Read Calvary Christian Academy email / staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so.
- Be available for student questions, concerns, ministry, and counsel during lunch hours, before school, after school, or in between classes.
- Attend staff devotions one day per week.
- Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
- Participate in scheduled grade-level team meetings.
- Attend / participate in Back to School Night and other school events that promote relationship building with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Participate in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
- Participate in professional development to stay current in their field.
- Adhere to specified professional dress.
- Attend and participate in designated Chapels.
- Open each class with prayer.
- Give specific praise and encouragement.
- Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally, scripturally, and quarterly.
- Establish and maintain accurate records of each student.
- Prepare report cards and ongoing grade record-keeping on NetClassroom.
- Integrate school-wide theme scriptures into the classroom.
- Teach through the Biblical Integration method.
- Discipline with love and establish incentives for improving behavior.
- Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
- Observe and assess the ability of each student.
- Know the student dress code to ensure students comply with the standards.
- Compile and maintain an up-to-date subfolder.
- Secure classrooms for use by the Children's Ministry and other ministries.
- Erase whiteboards at the end of each teaching day.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Qualifications / Skills / Gifts
Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel.Willing to live a life above reproach aligned with our Leadership Covenant.A love of teaching, especially the Word.The call of God to serve as a teacher.A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.Fluency in Spanish and English (able to pass a proficiency test, if applicable).Excellent interpersonal skills with children, their parents, and colleagues.Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.Florida State Certification in Elementary Education and / or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification or CSI certification.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish (if applicable).Organizational skills.Flexibility.Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for Elementary Teacher.Bachelor's Degree (12 Credits in Subject Area desired, but not required) for Secondary Teacher.Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (preferred) for Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher.Agrees to register within ninety days of employment to obtain the necessary 45-hour child care classes mandated by the county and state licensing agencies.Agrees to complete a physical examination before entering the classroom.Agrees to complete 10 hours of in-service in early childhood as per BCCLE.Agrees to complete mandatory background screening through Florida Clearinghouse before entering the classroom.J-18808-Ljbffr