Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade at Red Hill Lutheran School
About the Employer
Mission and Philosophy MISSION STATEMENT Reach and serve our local community, Equip their hearts, minds and souls, and Release them into the world to share God’s love. PURPOSE STATEMENT MISSION To develop, nurture, and equip students to positively impact their world for Jesus Christ through a Bible-based, well-balanced education. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION All students are blessed with unique gifts, talents, and abilities... Red Hill Lutheran School seeks to influence students toward a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Recognizing that all students learn differently and possess unique God-given greatness, the faculty and staff at Red Hill Lutheran School are committed to individualizing learning activities while also maintaining high standards and expectations. RELIGIOUS BELIEF POLICY Red Hill Lutheran School (RHLS) is an outreach ministry of Red Hill Lutheran Church. RHLS welcomes students and families from a variety of Christian denominations and religious backgrounds. As a Lutheran Church, RHLS believes, teaches, and confesses the unchanging truth of Holy Scripture, subscribes to the Lutheran Confessions as true expositions of the Word of God, and professes the Christian faith as described in our Statement of Faith. Red Hill Lutheran Church and School is a member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC), an association of Biblically and confessionally orthodox Lutheran Churches. Students, parents, or family members who do not share these beliefs and practices agree to communicate their concerns in a manner that does not lead to division or disruption to the school day, the classroom setting, and the normal operation of the school or the school community. Students, parents, or family members who disagree, in whole or in part, with the fundamental beliefs of RHLS, also agree not to behave and/or promote behavior or doctrinal positions contrary to these beliefs and practices on campus, at school sponsored events, or in any media form identified with RHLS. STATEMENT OF FAITH As a Lutheran Church and School, we ascribe to the ancient creeds of the historical Christian Church: the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds. From these statements of faith, we believe, confess, and teach: ABOUT GOD: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co-eternal in being, co-eternal in nature, co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes an
Job Summary
Job Summary
Summary: Teach and instruct pupils in Primary Grades 1st, in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive education program for early childhood and primary grade pupils; assist pupils, parents, and others in aiding pupils in adjusting to a structured educational environment; perform other related functions as required. Perform a variety of complex and responsible duties in providing information and assistance to students, staff, parents, and the public by using RHLS systems and processes. Initiate, create, and maintain printed and electronic communication systems to support all RHLS activities (including social media).
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- Teach and instruct pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and health in a classroom setting.
- Utilize an adopted course of study, program guides, and a variety of other materials in developing lesson planning, and in the development of teaching outlines.
- Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including instruction, demonstration, lecture, activity participation, and using specialized educational equipment, materials, and aids.
- Teach and instruct pupils in Christian citizenship and other subject matter specified by school mission, vision, philosophy, and statement of faith.
- Prepare, develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials appropriate for the instructional level of pupils within a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet specific individual educational needs.
- Provide individual and group instruction designed to enhance the pupils' mental, social, and emotional growth.
- Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, utilizing a variety of behaviour management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement and other positive behavior shaping processes.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate academic and social growth, and records appropriate analyses and perceptions.
- Prepare progress reports to parents and others concerning pupil academic and social growth.
- Prepare, administer, score, and record results of a variety of criterion referenced and standardized tests in evaluating pupil progress.
- Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, regarding pupil progress, and to interpret the educational program.
- Assist and cooperate with school and resource personnel in assessing pupil needs, in the development of alternative solutions to individual educational planning, and in the adapting of curriculum offerings to meet individual educational needs.
- Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically attractive displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning, and activity centers.
- Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
- Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation.
- Perform non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.
- Conduct a variety of learning experiences to effectively utilize time available for instruction.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field areas. Certification Requirement Possession of a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of primary grade pupils. EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full time elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably including one year in a primary grade setting (K-3). SPIRITUAL: Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4: 12) Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the primary/elementary grades, or closely related field areas. Certification Requirement Possession of a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of primary/elementary grade pupils. Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full time elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably including one year in a primary/elementary grade setting.
Please submit letter of introduction along with a letter of reference, copy of credential and current resume.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field areas. Certification Requirement Possession of a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of primary grade pupils. EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full time elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably including one year in a primary grade setting (K-3). SPIRITUAL: Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4: 12) Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the primary/elementary grades, or closely related field areas. Certification Requirement Possession of a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of primary/elementary grade pupils. Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full time elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably including one year in a primary/elementary grade setting.
Please submit letter of introduction along with a letter of reference, copy of credential and current resume.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model. Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.
Comments and Other Information
Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model. Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.
Application Deadline
6/26/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/3/2026
Contact
Cyndi Tully
714-544-3132 107
714-544-3132 107
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
61,000 - 75,000 depending upon experience and qualifications
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time