Many parents lack confidence in their child's teacher without really knowing the cause for their uneasiness. The teacher must conduct the classroom in such a way that parents are committed to standing behind the teacher as Christian education is taking place within the school. The following seven areas are vital in developing parental confidence in the teacher. Christian education will occur only if the teacher is growing spiritually. Students and parents recognize and appreciate teachers who are truly Christlike both in and out of the classroom.
Parents are thankful for a godly teacher's spiritual guidance for their child.
Several means of communication to be utilized are notes, phone calls, scheduled conferences, impromptu sessions before and after school, and at church services. A parent will have confidence in the teacher who is both approachable and available for communication. The teacher must be demanding and at the same time sensitive to the various levels of individual student ability. Parents will also be grateful for conduct, social, and dress standards. When a teacher must rely on regular administrative and parental involvement, it may be an indication that control is unsatisfactory.