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First Grade Teacher

Horizon Christian School
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Please complete organization application and send inquiries, letter of interest, and resume at:

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$1000 Signing Bonus!!

First Grade Elementary Teaching Position

 

Horizon Christian in Indianapolis seeks a Christian educator who desires to work in a growing school. This would be a full-time first grade elementary teaching position beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum
  • Teaching license required.
  • Indiana literacy endorsement completed or in progress
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
  • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
  • Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including the science of reading, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
  • Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts

Responsibilities:

  • Supports Horizon’s vision of Biblical Worldview Shaping combined with academic excellence
  •  Plans, prepares, and delivers biblically integrated instruction
  • Communicates high expectations for all students
  • Effectively plans and prepares for lessons and units that align with Horizon’s Biblical Worldview Shaping and Indiana’s academic standards
  •  Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Engages students by incorporating and by maintaining a variety of instructional strategies and technology
  • Incorporates evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson
  • Maintains accurate and complete student records
  • Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs
  • Communicates with students and parents concerning their progress in a timely manner 
  • Prepares students for state required achievement assessments
  • Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child
  • Performs other duties as assigned