Upper Elementary Teacher
(Full-time)
Legacy Christian Academy Summary
Legacy Christian Academy, founded in 1967 as Xenia Christian Day School, is a private, college-preparatory, non-denominational PreK-12 school whose mission is Equipping Leaders for Christ. Students meet admissions standards both academically and spiritually. LCA’s 600 students come from a 5-county area. LCA is located on the historic site of the Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan’s Home and facilities include four buildings: two academic buildings, a gymnasium, and a 700-seat auditorium. Additionally, LCA utilizes the Wooden Family Fieldhouse and the athletic fields located on the Athletes in Action campus, located within walking distance from the school. LCA is fully committed to maintaining an ethnically/culturally diverse faculty and student body within a biblical community.
Position Summary
The Upper Elementary School Teacher helps nurture and equip the students God has entrusted to our school, ensuring that each child is cared for and challenged in ways consistent with Christ-centered excellence. This individual provides engaging instruction, fosters a love of learning, and supports the spiritual, social, and academic growth of each student. The position serves as a role model for students, demonstrating integrity, compassion, and a Christlike example in all interactions. This individual must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, organization, and adaptability while maintaining alignment with our mission of Equipping Leaders for Christ, serving with a heart for ministry and reflecting Christ in all aspects of teaching and school life at Legacy Christian Academy.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Elementary Education
- Obtain an ODE Permanent Non-Tax Certificate or Teaching License to teach in an Ohio nonpublic school prior to employment
- ACSI Elementary or Specialist Teacher Certification or ability to obtain ACSI Teacher Certification prior to employment
Ideal Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field
- 5 years teaching experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Implementation:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Legacy Christian Academy curriculum and state standards.
- Integrate biblical principles and a Christ-centered worldview into daily instruction.
- Adapt instruction to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students, including differentiated learning strategies.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and disciplined classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and a love for learning.
- Monitor student progress through assessments, observations, and regular feedback.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to develop strategies that support student growth and success.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Ensure classroom materials, resources, and learning spaces are organized, safe, welcoming, and conducive to learning.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including those related to safety, confidentiality, and reporting.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness and maintain current knowledge of educational practices.
- Maintain open, timely, and professional communication with parents, guardians, and school staff.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and support school initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and family information, upholding ethical and professional standards.
- Model Christian values and encourage students to grow spiritually and morally.
- Lead age-appropriate devotions, prayers, and opportunities for students to serve others.
- Mentor students in developing leadership, integrity, and Christlike character.
Living Curriculum Representative:
- Pursue excellence in the position at all times, maintaining a consistent heart attitude of working for the Lord and not for men (Colossians 3:23).
- Humbly serve others in a manner that reflects Christ’s love and character (Philippians 2:3), modeling godly character and encouraging others to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
- Serve as a minister of the gospel (Matthew 28:19-20) in leading other employees and Legacy Christian Academy students and families by example and instruction in thought, word, and deed (Philippians 4:8-9).
Miscellaneous Service:
- Participate in assigned LCA safety and security roles (e.g. door duty, lunch duty, recess duty, early room duty, fire drill and lock down procedures).
- Serve in LCA’s discipleship and class mentor programs as assigned (e.g. Chapel attendance, Day of Prayer and Service, Class Mentoring).
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Skilled in utilizing Google Suite applications, including Google Drive
- Ability to utilize a learning management system (e.g. ClassDojo, Google Classroom) for course organization and student success
- Proficiency with LCA’s school information system for communication and documentation (e.g. FACTS SIS)
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, LCA Application, personal Christian testimony, resume, philosophy of Christian education, and statement regarding Equipping Leaders for Christ to Cynthia Shaw, cshaw@legacyknights.org.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of the application. LCA is unable to sponsor or support employment-based visas at this time.