GPA Employment Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: 

To deliver instruction that encourages student learning and achievement. To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares for and teaches classes using lesson plans and schedules as prepared by the
  regular teacher
• Consults with the principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not
  specified in the regular teacher's lesson plans or Guest Teacher's Guide
• Be present at and meet with all assigned classes at the location and time specified
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning
• Supervises students outside the regular classroom as assigned
• Upholds and enforces rules and regulations set by administrative policy
• Promptly completes all assigned or required reports
• Follows appropriate procedures in caring for school equipment
• Maintains a classroom that is comfortable, neat, and inviting
• Portrays in dress and conduct, a positive image that complements both the guest teacher
  and teaching profession
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and
  which good teaching practice dictates
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative personnel

Substitute Pay is approximately $120/day $60/half day
 

JOB SUMMARY:

To deliver instruction in ways that encourage student learning and achievement.  To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.  
• Hold an active ACSI teaching certificate and/or an active State Teaching certificate
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:  

• Plan, organize and deliver appropriate instruction.  To plan and prepare courses, schemes of work and individual lessons, appropriate to the needs, interests, experience and existing knowledge of students in the class.  Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.  
• Develop instruction with the developmental stages of students in mind.  Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance the critical, creative and evaluative thinking of students based upon a biblical worldview.
• Maintain individual student records and reports of student progress.  
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.  Build and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, and to communicate with them about students' learning and progress both in academics and character.  
• Maintain a safe learning environment, good order, discipline and respect for others among students.
• Maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment.  
• Take part in all school responsibilities, such as attending assemblies, registering the attendance of students and supervising students before and after school as necessary.  
• Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.  
• Maintain and update personal teacher websites (“Renweb”) according to standards set by the Principal.
• Foster health communication by regularly checking school email accounts.  
• Teachers are encouraged to attend Genesis activities that occur outside normal school hours.  Visible support at such events promotes the unity of the “Genesis Team”.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

• Please refer to the Employment Offer for the start and end dates for the academic year and staff work days before and after the school year. This includes any make-up days necessary due to weather closures during the course of the year.
• For the academic year, there will be a four-day school week in which classes are in session (M-TH).  The workday of the teacher will begin at 7:15 am for daily staff devotions, and end at 3:30 pm.  The Genesis Prep typical school week is Monday through Thursday.  
• One Friday per month will be devoted to a staff development meeting.
• All teachers are required to update RenWeb (grades, lesson plans, parent communication, etc.) each Friday by 3:30 pm.  
• All teachers shall be available after their last scheduled class, or student supervision for 30 minutes for full time teachers  in order to meet with students who request additional help.
• Teachers are required to perform supervisory duties beyond the classroom as directed by the Principal (e.g. lunch or play time, dismissal, etc. …)
• Teachers are required to remain after the end of the regular workday or come in prior to the regular workday for department meetings each week as determined by the Principal.
• The teacher is to be available for two parent / teacher conferences after the 1st and 3rd quarters on designated evenings / weekends after normal school hours during the school year.  
• Teachers are required to participate in various experiential learning programs both on and off-site as a regular component to normal work duties as indicated on the school’s master calendar, as it may be amended from time to time.
• Teachers will hold conferences initiated by parents of students with sufficient notice, and at reasonable times beyond the hours of the normal workday as part of their continuing professional responsibilities.  
• Teacher involvement in the extracurricular lives of students is strongly encouraged, including advisory roles in clubs, bible studies, mission trips, coaching and / or supporting student athletics.   

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Instructional Aide is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum HS Diploma      
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy.
• Successful completion of a required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:

• General set up and clean up duties
• Supervision of students (can include recess, before school/after school, or as needed)
• Classroom aid and teacher support as needed.
• Oversight of student lunchroom as assigned by the Lead Instructional Aide;
• Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline  and respect for all members of the school community;
• Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed;
• Assist teachers in small-group instruction to reinforce specific skills.

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Preschool Aide is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum HS Diploma      
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Completion of training requirements for licensing standards as identified by Idaho Stars.
12 hours in first 90 days of employment (determined by Idaho Stars)
An additional 8 hours are to be completed in the first year of employment (courses determined by Director).
20 hours annually thereafter (employee preference unless specified by Director) .
Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications.
GPA required training: Alice (safety), blood-borne pathogens, & mandated reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in the classroom environment. This includes staff to staff, staff to child, and staff to parent.
Maintain a positive and helpful working relationship with the Preschool Director, school staff, families, children, collaborative partners and community.
General set-up and clean-up duties. This includes daily set-up and take-down of the environment as determined by the shared use agreement and state licensing requirements. 
Supervision of students (classroom, both indoor and outdoor recess, chapel, play structure, or as directed by lead teacher/director). 
Classroom aid and teacher support as needed.
Classroom aides report to their assigned lead teacher for daily responsibilities/direction within the classroom environment unless specified otherwise by the Director. 
Assist teachers in small-group instruction to reinforce specific skills as directed by the lead teacher.
Aides will be responsible for primary oversight/instructing of recess to allow for lead teacher prep time. 
Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline and respect for all members of the school community.
Models prayer, thanks and praise through daily interaction with children.
Encourage a child’s natural curiosity through exploration, problem-solving, making appropriate choices by active listening and open-ended questions.
Classroom aides may have direct oversight of the environment in the afternoon hours, for lead teachers who work on an alternate schedule. 
Displays genuine affection, care and commitment to the well-being of all children. 
Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
Attend Tuesday department meetings, staff development Fridays or special training opportunities identified as “All Staff” by the Preschool director or Genesis Prep administration. 
Active participation in the Steps to Quality program in partnership with the Preschool Director and Preschool Staff. 
 

Genesis Prep Academy is currently seeking a Full-Time Classroom Teacher in preschool. This position provides primary care to children and is responsible for the planning and implementation of curriculum, providing a God-centered, safe, and nurturing preschool environment.

 JOB SUMMARY: 
The Preschool Teacher is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.  The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for providing and planning for a safe, nurturing, God-centered, developmentally appropriate environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum HS Diploma      
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy.
• Preferred previous early childhood experience and/or related education.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Completion of training requirements for licensing standards as identified by Idaho Stars.
  • 12 hours in first 90 days of employment (determined by Idaho Stars)
  • An additional 8 hours are to be completed in the first year of employment (courses determined by the Director).
  • 20 hours annually thereafter (employee preference unless specified by the Director) .
  • Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications.
  • GPA required training: Alice (safety), blood-borne pathogens, & mandated reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:

• Fulfills the opening and/or closing of the classroom, to include general set-up and clean up duties as specified in the shared use agreement.
• Serves as lead teacher and oversees the duties and responsibilities of assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
• Follows a consistent daily schedule that allows for small and large group experiences.
• Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline  and respect for all members of the school community.
• Maintains a positive and helpful working relationship with the Preschool Director, school staff, families, children, collaborative partners and community.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in the classroom environment. This includes staff to staff, staff to child, and staff to parent.
• Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
• Implements rich learning experiences that promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children.
• Encourages a child’s natural curiosity through exploration, problem-solving, making appropriate choices by active listening and open-ended questions.
• Maintains positive parent/teacher/child relationships through daily interactions and parent-teacher conferences.
• Provides opportunities to promote parent involvement and partnership.
• Active participation in the Steps to Quality program in partnership with the Preschool Director and Preschool Staff.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:

• Write and implement lesson plans and daily schedules. These plans must be a well-balanced, varied all-day program for the children.
• Completes and submits daily reports as needed (e.g. injury reports, behavior incidents), to include lesson plans, daily observation records, and curriculum/developmental assessments.
• Utilize the Bloomz app weekly, or as determined by the Preschool Director, as a form of parent communication/engagement.
• Accept responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, and common use areas and playground as determined by our shared use agreement and state licensing requirements.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.
• Models prayer, thanks and praise through daily interaction with children.
• Displays genuine affection, care and commitment to the well-being of all children.
• Allows children to be as independent as possible on matters of dressing, toileting, eating, and cleaning up.
• Communicates with teaching staff and aides regarding child behaviors or learning problems; recommending methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging positive learning experiences.
• Participate in scheduled staff training, workshops, conferences, meetings and devotionals to encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration.