Employment Opportunities

Berean Baptist Academy

         Fayetteville, NC 28314

Job Description:

Elementary Teacher

Date Revised        April 16, 2008

Responsible to        Elementary Principal

Purpose

  • Serve as the primary educator for elementary age students using Abeka curriculum and Saxon Math; oversee windows of time in extended care, and be available for other potential school needs

Skills and Qualifications

  • BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood
  • Teacher certification or willingness to work towards being certified
  • Spiritual maturity to understand and to handle the struggles that may be involved in teaching
  • Genuine love for and concern for the spiritual welfare, as well as the academic welfare, of young children
  • Strong desire to work in a fundamental Baptist church and school ministry
  • Personal motivation, self-management, and detail-oriented; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision
  • Exceptional communication abilities especially with fellow staff and with parents
  • Great ability to control and motivate this age group in a classroom setting
  • Must have a spirit of cooperation and complete loyalty to the administration and pastoral staff
  • Existing computer skills in MS Office would be helpful

Responsibilities

  • Provide a structured Christlike learning atmosphere while creating a fun learning environment
  • Assure the welfare, health, and safety of the children in your care
  • Captivate on the strengths of the students and help them to succeed
  • Establish policies and procedures to organize and maintain classroom control
  • Attend staff and other team meetings and devotions
  • Attend all school programs and show support of our athletic and Fine Arts programs
  • Attend all regularly scheduled BBC services and show support to a specific ministry
  • Update and maintain your specific portion of our website @ www.bbafnc.org

Position Details

  • Must become a member of Berean Baptist Church
  • Must be in complete agreement with the Church Covenant and Articles of Faith and be developing a biblical worldview
  • Fully qualified fulltime applicants would start at an annual salary of $19,375
    • Health and dental insurance is available at a nominal cost
    • Vision insurance is also available at a modest rate
    • About 9 weeks off in the summer, 2 weeks off at Christmas, 1 week off for Spring Break
    • Several other holidays off during the school year
    • Salary is sufficient to provide for a 1 bedroom apartment
    • Must tithe to BBC

Send letter of introduction and resume to vchapman@bbcfnc.org