Elementary Teacher

Arbor Christian Academy (ACA) is seeking qualified elementary school teachers for grades k-6 to serve alongside our mission: "Equip the mind and educate the heart to impact the nation." 

Core Purpose: To provide an exemplary Christian education, where students are provided with age-appropriate academic rigor and students and families have the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties according to our ACA Teacher Handbook
• Participate in regular Professional Development, accreditation, staff and mentorship meetings as well as weekly staff devotionals 
• Foster teamwork by working collaboratively with a local teaching assistant
• Ensure the maintenance of a well-organized classroom setting
• Keep records using our school-wide software system, including but not limited to data for lesson plans, assessments, grades, attendance, etc. 
• Uphold and regularly update personal teaching certifications, as required 

More about our school:

The name Arbor reflects our desire to grow students like a tree through holistic education so that they may:

• be rooted in knowledge and Christ's teachings
• rise up as tall, strong leaders 
• branch out to influence their communities and
• bear good fruit as servant leaders in San Fransisco and the world 

At Arbor, our staff functions as a multi-cultural family. At any given time you may hear English, Spanish or Haitian Creole. This staff family, together, serves approximately 120 students K-6. Our school body consists primarily of Dominican and Haitian students, extending across a wide range of socio-economic statuses. Twenty-five percent of our student body receives tuition assistance, which is primarily funded by our community English program. 

More about our city: 

Arbor is located in San Fransisco de Macoris (SFM), the third largest city in the Dominican Republic. Located in the North-Central region, SFM is considered an agricultural town. Mix a bustling and growing city, surrounded by rice fields and mountains... and there you have San Fransisco. There is much to explore not far from our region, including diverse mountains, rivers, waterfalls and beaches.