elementary 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.
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Necessary Qualifications:
  • Love God and have a passionate heart for education
  • ​Washington State certified teacher (or equivalent)
  • Proficient use of Google Workspace (similar to Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and willingness to gain proficiency in other programs to best deliver material to students/parents
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with hands-on, individualized education (e.g. Montessori or similar)
  • 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
Salary:
  • $35,500 + , Compensation commensurate to experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, contract position (about 18 student contact hours and 13 prep/meeting hours = about 32 hrs./week)
  • Events and training will be in addition to these 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
  • Time off during school breaks and summer

Other benefits include but not limited to: 
  • Small class size 10-15 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
  • More flexible schedule than other school models on Tues/Thurs
Interested candidates should:
  • fill out our online application form: https://forms.gle/rReJ5bRECcAEX94v9
  • submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least two letters of referral no later than August 1st, 2023 to [email protected]. The subject line must state the position you are applying for.
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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!