Jobs
Please contact the school office at 563-322-5224 with your questions regarding the open positions.
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Childcare associate
POSITION TITLE
After School or Summer Childcare Associate
ABOUT THE MINISTRY
Trinity Lutheran ChurchSchool has been in Davenport for 150+ years, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to the community. The Extended Care program cares for children after school and during the summer months when school is not in session.
- Supervise the classroom/meeting area.
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
- Create activities (crafts, games, projects, experiments, etc.) for students in compliance with the center’s curriculum.
- Monitor daily homework time (reading aloud, math facts, other assignments) for students in grades 1-5.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet the requirements of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be actively involved in home congregation.
- Positive Christian role model
Wages follow the Trinity Lutheran Church and School salary schedule and are commensurate with childcare experience.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS
During the school year, this position is a part-time position with late afternoon hours. Seasonal full-time employment may be considered during the summer months only. Employment is at-will, non-exempt.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates may submit a resume to Emily Merritt: emily.merritt@trinitydavenport.org
Elementary Classroom Teacher
POSITION TITLE
Elementary Classroom Teacher
ABOUT THE MINISTRY
Trinity Lutheran ChurchSchool has been in Davenport for 150+ years, sharing the Good News of Jesus. Trinity is always on the move – going forward with Jesus, for others and into the world.
Trinity Lutheran School seeks elementary school teachers. We seek teachers who are passionate about education, dedicated to the school’s mission, and eager to work collaboratively to provide Christ-centered education to students.
- To teach the Word of God and the required curriculum for the assigned grade.
- To cooperate with the Principal and all staff in establishing a Christian learning environment in the school.
- To work with students and their families to assist them in becoming responsible members of the Body of Christ.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education
- Professional Educators License from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or taking steps toward such licensure
- Be actively involved in home congregation.
- Positive Christian role mode
BENEFITS & WAGES
Wages follow the Trinity Lutheran Church and School salary schedule and are commensurate with teaching experience. Full-time faculty receive a health care package, disability insurance, a pension, and paid vacation during the summer months.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is a 12-month, full-time position. Employment is at-will for teachers who are not on the Lutheran Church-Missouri Roster.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates may submit a resume to the school principal.
Librarian Tech
POSITION TITLE
School Librarian Technician
ABOUT THE MINISTRY
Trinity Lutheran Church & School has been in Davenport for 150+ years, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to the community. Trinity is always on the move – going forward with Jesus, for others and into the world.
- Collaborate with teachers to help them find necessary materials and resources to enhance classroom instruction.
- Love books and love to inspire children to read. They must have effective communication skills and should be able to work well with others.
- Have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Trinity Lutheran School’s program and philosophy.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have experience working with school-aged students
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Be actively involved in home congregation.
- Positive Christian role mode
Wages follow the Trinity Lutheran Church and School salary schedule and are commensurate with experience.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is a part-time position (20 hours/week) during the school year. Employment is at-will, non-exempt.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates may submit an application and/or resume to the school principal.