Kindergarten Teacher 26/27 SY

Reports to: Principal, Elementary School

CCCS Mission:

Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) is a distinctively Christian learning community committed to academic excellence, preparing the next generation to impact the world for Christ.

Job Summary:

The teacher creates structured learning activities based on high-quality unit plans, covering core elementary subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Bible, Science, and Social Studies within the Kindergarten classroom.

Job Details:

• Deliver instruction and assess student learning based on high-quality unit plans designs that incorporate faith, are aligned with CCCS yearly goals and student outcomes
• Establish and maintain a respectful culture of learning in a well-managed classroom
• Engage and assess student learning through the delivery of daily lessons
• Reflect on personal teaching practice in order to develop and grow professionally
• Maintain accurate, timely records of instructional and non-instructional events
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional development
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and work together for improved instruction and student success including developing and implementing comprehensive unit plans that support the school’s mission, vision, and educational goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement and support all school activities, including spirit weeks, field trips and chapels, especially in the Elementary School
• Create a nurturing, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere, maintaining strong communication with parents, and continuously assessing and adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Foster and maintain positive community relationships with students and families
• Commitment to and support of CCCS mission, vision and values
• Commitment to abide by the CCCS Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend and evening responsibilities

Required Skills:

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Creativity, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

Qualifications:

• State Credential/ACSI Certification or willingness to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Prior experience teaching elementary education
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commitment to the Christian faith aligning with CCCS statement of faith