Minister - Elementary Teacher

Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister
- Elementary School Teacher

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Education (Lake Mead Christian Academy)

Oversight: Elementary teachers report directly to the South Campus Principal and are supported by a Grade-Level Lead Teacher for instructional collaboration and guidance.

Compensation: LMCM teaching salaries range from $42,000 to $52,000, depending on degree, certification, experience, and class schedule.

Lake Mead Christian Academy is seeking mature Christian educators who desire to further God’s Kingdom through excellent classroom management, faithful execution of curriculum standards, consistent parent communication, and Christ-centered instruction. LMCA has carefully selected textbooks for all core subjects from various Christian publishers. Teachers are expected to utilize quarterly diagnostic assessments to monitor student progress, inform instructional planning, and support academic growth.

LMCA Ministry Teachers are responsible for advancing the spiritual and emotional development of every student by thoughtfully integrating Scripture and Christian principles into all subject areas. Teachers should demonstrate the relevance of biblical truth to daily life while remaining respectful of denominational differences by avoiding the promotion of specific church doctrine or personal opinions in classroom discussions. The typical workday begins at 7:15 AM and concludes at 3:30 PM.

Teachers are expected to participate in occasional after-school activities and school events as needed. Teachers report for orientation on the last Wednesday in July and conclude ministerial duties following High School Graduation (typically the Saturday prior to Memorial Day).

• Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple
• Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement
• Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others
• Believes the Bible to be the inspired & authoritative Word of God
• Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith and Christ-Centered Culture
• Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people
• Has a Christ-centered home
• Attends and actively participates in a local, evangelical church

Essential Job Functions & Expectations

• Demonstrates a deep knowledge of content and the ability to connect Bible, English Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and History to students’ lives
• Demonstrates an understanding of both informal and formal assessments and the ability to design assessments that guide instruction toward mastery
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs and accommodate various learning styles and abilities
• Has familiarity with Abeka, Purposeful Design, and Bob Jones curriculum is a plus
• Has familiarity with Accelerated Reader, STAR Reading and STAR Math is a plus

• Demonstrates strong leadership and classroom management skills that promote a safe, orderly, and engaging learning environment
• Uses class time well with activities that engage students' attention and have a clear purpose
• Designs lessons that utilize the selected textbooks in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods
• Maintains records by documenting learning accomplishments (grades), attendance, and behavior (LMCA uses FACTS SIS for official student records)

• Communicates regularly with parents about their child's progress and needs
• Develops authentic relationships with students and their families
• Models responsible Christian behavior for students, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad behavior in the classroom
• Helps students develop self-discipline through appropriate encouragement, correction, guidance, and counseling consistent with LMCA policies
• Provides organized learning that helps students support and learn from each other

• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Establishes appropriate professional boundaries that foster respect, trust, and emotional safety, allowing students to feel supported while…