The person selected for this position will be responsible for the supervision and management of an elementary classroom or combined grade elementary classroom.  This position is a ten-month position beginning in mid August and ending mid June, and a salary divided into twenty-six disbursements.

The candidate for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of childhood education or development.  While a Bachelor’s degree with certification in the field of Elementary Education is preferred, a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s Degree in a related field of education may be considered.

The candidate is able to manage the office requirements as well as the daily management of students and the classroom.  This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.  Candidates will be able to treat children with dignity and respect, build relationships with parents, and also build  professional rapport with staff members .

The candidate will reflect an excitement for student success and student learning and is a leader in the classroom as well as their community.

The candidate will plan and implement a program that encourages the spiritual, physical, social, and cognitive development of each child and follow the Christian values and policies of the Zion Lutheran School and Childcare. Candidates will carry out the philosophy of the school and accepted early childhood education practices, including presentation of a religion curriculum.