Job Description:
OVERVIEW:
Our Upper Elementary Studio Teacher will teach in a collaborative, innovative, personalized learning model for 3rd and 4th grade students combined. Their essential responsibility is to develop creative learning opportunities for students’ academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth while being a champion for St. John's unique personalized learning model, which prioritizes the teacher as a mentor.
ATTRIBUTES:

• Faith-filled. Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Developer.  Has a mentor or coach mindset; eager to see people grow into their fullest potential.
• Teachable. A lifelong learner, open to feedback and direction.
• Organized. Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Positive. A proactive collaborator and team player.
• Innovative. Able to create, problem-solve, and think outside the box.
• Passionate. A heart for teaching the whole child in a personalized environment.
• Flexible. Able to adjust and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the classroom environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with staff and student learners to build authentic personalized learning experiences that encourage students’ whole-person growth: academically, socially, interpersonally, and spiritually.
• Model and implement research-based effective instructional strategies for personalized learning.
• Use data to identify levels of student performance and development areas on an individual and group level.
• Utilize technology-based systems for curriculum, assessment, and data.
• Consistently evaluate students’ academic and social-emotional needs and proactively plan growth opportunities for individual students and the classroom as a whole.
• Create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment of inquiry, respect, and collaboration.
• Model real-life success skills like communication, self-awareness, and decision-making.
• Strive for excellent and effective collaboration with other teachers and leadership; works effectively and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Assist in planning and implementing school programs, initiatives, and other activities.
• Actively develop positive parent-teacher relationships and promote parent-teacher partnerships.
• Support the partnership of St. John and Pathfinder Church by regularly participating in church and staff events and combined professional development opportunities.
• Creates structure in the classroom that supports a flexible learning environment.
• Participate as needed in activities outside typical school hours; e.g., parent-teacher conferences and special school events committees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess strong Christian values and a desire to share God’s love with children.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current state teaching certification in elementary and/or special education.
• Ability to evaluate students’ needs through data interpretation, observation, and personal interaction. 
• Prior experience in a personalized learning environment and/or experience utilizing standards-based grading, preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and respect with students, parents, coworkers, and leaders.  

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mobility: The role requires frequent movement around the school campus, including walking and standing for extended periods during the school day. 
• Lifting & Physical Activity: You may occasionally be required to lift or move objects up to 25 pounds, as well as bend, stoop, and reach while interacting with students and handling materials. 
• Classroom & Outdoor Interaction: The position involves both indoor and outdoor work, including participation in student activities and events that may require flexibility and stamina. 
• Visual and Fine Motor Skills: The role requires good visual acuity for tasks such as reading, writing, and using computer systems, as well as fine motor skills for everyday office and classroom activities. 
• Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WORK SCHEDULE:
10-month, full-time work schedule Monday through Friday following the 2025-2026 school calendar.