1st Grade Teacher STREAM (Hybrid Style) (2025-2026 School Year)

Employment Status: Part Time (2-days) 2025-26 School Year

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Faculty

Reports To: STREAM Director

Supervises: None

Relates To: Administration, Faculty, Parents, Students

Position Description: Bracken Christian School partners with Christian families through the leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit to provide an excellent education within the context of a biblical worldview, equipping students to impact their communities for Christ.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 1st Grade Teacher to join our hybrid model - STREAM at Bracken Christian School. This role requires a passionate, dynamic educator who is committed to nurturing both the academic and spiritual growth of young learners in a collaborative and flexible hybrid learning environment.

You will be teaching 1st grade, 2 days a week (M/W). This is a hybrid class; lessons are prepared for on campus instruction (M/W) and home day independent work (T/TH/F).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

• Has a bachelor’s degree in early education or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Holds (or be eligible to hold) a teaching certificate in early childhood education.

Experience: 

• Strong Christian faith and personal testimony
• Prior Christian school experience
• Proven experience as a lower grade elementary school teacher in a hybrid learning environment
• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement instructional goals that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Deliver creative, age-appropriate, and Christ-centered lessons during on-campus instruction (Mondays and Wednesdays).
• Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment by building strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Organize and manage the classroom effectively to promote a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
• Partner closely with families to provide a robust, integrated learning experience that extends beyond the classroom into home-based learning days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays).
• Provide clear guidance and resources for home-based learning (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays).
• Ensure continuity between on-campus instruction and home day assignments, aligning with curriculum standards and school values.