We are looking for leading educators with a specific interest in teaching grades 4th-5th who are innovative, self-motivated, and passionate to join our Lipscomb Academy family. We offer a Christ-centered environment where teachers are treated as the incredible professionals they are. Be a part of something bigger than yourself where anything is possible. You belong here.

Qualifications:

• Ability to design a classroom environment that generates joyful learning.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability.
• Experience using a workshop approach to writing and guided reading groups.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents.
• Proficient technology skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well-versed in educational best practices for teaching elementary school children.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the best interests of each child in their classroom.
• Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum.
• Teach a self-contained classroom delivering instruction.
• Plan a well-balanced program that builds basic literacy and math skills. Ensure instruction includes creative activities, problem-solving, and thinking skills.
• Lessons should reflect developmentally appropriate skills, a logical sequence of topics, and reasonable student assessments.
• With the administration and grade level team, plan special programs and visitors.
• Research and develop new curriculum topics.
• Plan and execute classroom activities and routines that meet both individual and group needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.