Upper Elementary Teacher (Grade 3-5)
Total Job Openings: 1
Job Start Date: July 1, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, 10 Month Position
Employment Unit: Emmanuel Christian School
Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Work Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Emmanuel Christian School is a growing, mission-driven K–8 school committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and meaningful community. We believe students learn best when they are known, challenged, and supported. Our faculty works collaboratively to educate the whole child—mind, heart, and character—while partnering closely with families.
Email: [email protected]
Hours Available: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Telephone: 260-672-0042
Industry: Education
This is a full-time, 10-month school-year position. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and demonstrated instructional excellence within a Christian educational environment.
• School-year schedule with summers and academic breaks
• Health insurance options for eligible full-time employees
• Employer-supported retirement plan participation
• Paid school breaks and holidays
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Small class sizes and collaborative faculty culture
• Professional development and instructional coaching opportunities
• Meaningful work integrating faith, learning, and service
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field required
Valid Indiana teaching license preferred (or eligibility to obtain)
Demonstrated knowledge of upper elementary academic standards
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and instructional excellence
Minimum 3–5 years of experience teaching elementary grades preferred
Experience teaching core subjects including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
Experience fostering positive classroom culture and student responsibility
The physical requirements of this position include the ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout classrooms and school facilities, lift instructional materials up to 25 pounds, and supervise students in classroom and outdoor environments.
The Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 3–5) will:
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across core subject areas
• Develop students’ critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing fluency, and mathematical reasoning
• Integrate biblical truth and worldview into daily instruction and classroom interactions
• Foster student responsibility, independence, and positive character development
• Establish and maintain a structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Assess student progress and communicate clearly with families
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student growth
• Participate in school events, professional development, and community life
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Head of School or Principal
This position reports directly to the Principal.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of state and federal background checks and compliance with all child safety policies of Emmanuel Christian School.
The employee must have the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats and possess visual and auditory acuity sufficient to supervise students and deliver instruction effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective classroom leadership and student engagement strategies
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support varied learning needs
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to integrate biblical worldview into academic instruction
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Personal and active commitment to Jesus Christ
Alignment with Emmanuel Christian School’s Statement of Faith and mission
Willingness to affirm and uphold the Faculty Handbook and Life Together Covenant
Commitment to fostering a Christ-centered, respectful, and unified school community
Desire to partner with families in the holistic formation of students
Agreement with ECS doctrinal statement
Willingness to uphold the Faculty Handbook and school policies
Commitment to collaboration and continuous instructional improvement