Academy Faculty - Lower School, Grades 1-5

Employer Lipscomb University
Location Nashville, Tennessee
Type Full-time

Job Description

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.

Qualifications:

• Ability to design a classroom environment that generates joyful learning.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability.

• Experience teaching advanced learners.

• 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 support advanced learners needs in grades 1-5.

• Develop learning experiences to challenge and support advanced learners.

• Promote the best interests of each child in their classroom.

• Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum

• Plan a well-balanced program to 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.

• Utilize data to inform instructional decisions.