Lower School Faculty

Department

Ben Lippen Lower School

Status

Full-Time

Time Period

40 Hours/10 months

Available

August 1, 2026

Description

Ben Lippen School is seeking lower school faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. The lower school faculty will create an engaging, relational, and joy-filled learning environment with young students, will provide rigorous learning experiences and be willing to be creative, have a strong work ethic, think “outside the box,” and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Create well-planned lessons and teach all subjects through a biblical worldview
Implement instructional activities where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
Develop best teaching practices to adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, and administrators
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
Integrate technology to enhance classroom instruction
Implement effective classroom management and discipline procedures to provide for a positive classroom environment conducive to learning

Qualifications

Ability to review and analyze data
Proficient in use of technology
State Certification or ACSI Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Be of strong Christian faith in addition to the aforementioned academic expectations and qualifications. Have a passion for serving children and families through the high calling of Christian education.
Manage a classroom effectively, teach with excellence, and be able to create an engaging, relational, and joy-filled learning environment for students
Dedication to biblical integration in classroom lessons and activities.
Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s degree, preferred

Benefits

BLS/CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

Health Plan;
401(k) plan with match opportunity;
Employer provided group life insurance;
Long term disability insurance;
Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.