3rd Grade Teacher

Arrow Preparatory Academy seeks an outstanding Elementary Educator who is committed to teach, nurture, personify our core values, embrace our vision and mission, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment with both students and parents. Our teachers seek God first and provide a truly unique educational approach that is centered around the development of mind, heart and character.

The ideal candidate will be driven, flexible, and passionate about all that makes the University Model unique and beneficial.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least one letter of referral. The subject line must state the position you are applying for. Resumes and cover letters will be evaluated to determine the most qualified candidates, who will then be invited to participate in the selection process. If you require accommodation due to a disability please request when submitting your resume.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Necessary Qualifications:

• Love God and have a passionate heart for education
• Washington State certified teacher (or equivalent)
• Willingness to gain proficiency in school software (Google Workspace, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Punctual, diligent, persistent and ability to adapt
• Creative and patient

Teacher Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Character:
• Display a passion for God and a commitment to love, hunger for, and submit to the Word of God
• Demonstrate Christ-honoring character and humility
• Display a passion for educating children and love of learning
• Teachable, humble and adaptable
• Ability to assist families:
• Assist parents in their role as spiritual and academic mentors
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Collaborate and communicate with each family as needed in a timely, effective manner
• Complete and coordinate quarterly assessments as well as parent teacher conferences
• Update Google Classroom regularly
• Ability to assist students:
• Support, invest and assist in the development of each student in reaching their full potential: spiritually, academically and morally
• Review completed work and assess areas of growth and necessary improvement to ensure students are on track
• Encourage children to become increasingly independent in their learning, becoming self-motivated and engaged life long learners
• Curriculum and Classroom Management:
• Assist, create, research and improve curriculum to provide the best possible educational environment for all children regardless of their learning ability or learning style
• Create hands-on, interactive learning opportunities
• Utilize effective communication skills to motivate and inspire students
• Create weekly lesson plans and home assignment sheets for families that include an outline of material covered in class and detailed instructions for at home work/study
• Ability to create a peaceful classroom environment that is managed well
• Excellent time management skills
• School Involvement
• Supervise students during snack/lunch times and during recess
• Attend all school events including and not limited to parent training sessions, education events, information sessions for potential families, and school socials
• Cooperation with administration in policies, evaluations, development, etc.
• Able to maintain a clean, organized classroom
• Monitor dress code and attendance

Benefits

Salary:

• Compensation commensurate to experience and qualifications. This is a Full Time position at an estimated 40 hours/week position with potential to become full time(about 26 student contact hours and 14 prep/meeting hours)
• Paycheck will be administered by direct deposit on the 15th and and last day of each month.
• Discount for children attending APA and exemption from Parent Partnership Hours if a school parent

Other benefits include but not limited to:

• Small class size 12-15 students
• Partnering with parents for success of student
• Contact to prep hours balanced
• Students who are eager to learn
• Professional development support
• Well planned school calendar
• A small, committed community that loves Jesus