Elementary Lead Teacher
Summary Calvary Chapel Christian Academy is seeking an Elementary Lead Teacher to provide Christ-centered instruction and classroom leadership for upper elementary students. This role is responsible for creating a structured, engaging, and academically strong classroom environment where students grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically. The Elementary Lead Teacher is expected to provide standards-aligned instruction, maintain strong classroom systems, use student data to support learning, and contribute to a positive, professional, and mission-driven school culture. Duties
- Plan and deliver classroom instruction aligned with academy curriculum and grade-level expectations
- Develop weekly lesson plans and maintain them for review and submission to academy leadership
- Teach upper elementary students with a focus on academic growth, student responsibility, reading comprehension, writing development, and math proficiency
- Create and maintain a structured, orderly, and engaging classroom environment that supports learning and positive behavior
- Track and monitor student academic progress using assessments, grades, and academy-approved data tools
- Maintain updated grade records and student documentation in accordance with academy expectations
- Use student data to guide instructional decisions, interventions, small-group support, and classroom planning
- Communicate professionally and consistently with families regarding student progress, concerns, and classroom expectations
- Attend and participate in instructional coaching, professional development, and team collaboration meetings
- Maintain current substitute plans and follow academy protocols for attendance and absences
- Model servant leadership, professionalism, and Christ-like conduct in all interactions
- Support the spiritual, academic, and character development of students while contributing to a unified academy culture
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred
- Relevant classroom teaching experience preferred
- Ability to plan and deliver strong classroom instruction for elementary students
- Strong classroom management, organization, communication, and instructional planning skills
- Ability to maintain high expectations while supporting student growth and development
- Ability to use curriculum, assessment data, and student progress tracking to support learning outcomes
- Ability to maintain lesson plans, student records, and grade documentation consistently
- Ability to support and uphold the Christian mission of Calvary Chapel Christian Academy
- Ability to stand, walk, supervise students, and remain active throughout the instructional day
- Experience with Abeka, Bob Jones, and Virginia SOL alignment
- Experience using IXL and iReady
- Strong parent communication skills
- Experience participating in instructional coaching or collaborative planning
- Experience teaching upper elementary reading, writing, and math
- Ability to lead with both warmth and structure
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Christ-centered work environment
- Supportive school leadership
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for candidates with full Virginia certification, payable upon satisfactory evaluation
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