Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

We are looking for leading educators 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.

Questions regarding this position posting may be addressed to kaflatt@lipscomb.edu

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability.
• Experience teaching a variety of learning levels to target specific deficit areas.
• 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:

• Personalize and customize instruction to best personalize learners' needs in grades 1-5.
• Develop learning experiences to fill learning gaps.
• Promote the best interests of each child in their classroom.
• Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum
• Lessons should reflect developmentally appropriate skills, a logical sequence of topics, and reasonable student assessments.
• Plan and execute classroom activities and routines that meet both individual students' needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Utilize data to inform instructional decisions.