Job Details: Job Location: Liberty Educational Ministries, Incorporated - Argyle, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Teacher, Position Purpose  The Pre-K 4 Teacher is responsible for creating a dynamic learning environment and for providing engaging/hands-on lessons and activities that facilitate the student’s growth spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.    Essential Functions  Contribute to the spiritual growth of students.   Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classrooms for class activities.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.   Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.    Instruct students as a whole class, small group or individually using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hand-on opportunities, and demonstrations.    Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.   Prepare, administer, and grade assignments to assess students’ growth and design instruction.  Meet with all parents or guardians to discuss their child’s progress, and to determine the best plan and priorities for their child and their resource needs.    Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.   Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.  Attend professional meetings, education conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.  Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups.   Attend in-service trainings.  Adhere to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and trainings.  Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.    Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter preferred, or 15 hours college credit in subject area.  Preferred three years’ experience at the grade of age level.    Teacher Certification via Association of Christian Schools International completed within the first year.  State teacher certification preferred, but not required.   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google.   Serve as a Christian role model.      Physical Requirements and Work Environment   Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.  May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.   Use close and distance vision.   May stand for extended periods of time.   Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.   Lift to 30 lbs.  Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).  Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude.  Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.   Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student experience.  Full-time, ten-month position August – May.   Qualifications: