Lower School (Elementary) Teacher

Summit Classical Christian School is a Pre-K-12 Christian liberal arts school in the classical tradition. We seek to teach an integrated worldview with all academic subjects finding their purpose in Christ and His Scriptures.

We are currently seeking a Lower School (Elementary) Teacher

Job Description

The goal of a classical educator is to instill a passion for learning in a child and to inspire them to live a virtuous life. Our teachers are forming and shaping future men and women of excellence and virtue.

Candidate Attributes

• Devoted to consistent reading and study of Scripture and the practice of the spiritual disciplines including consistent attendance and membership of a local Protestant church

• Strives to consistently exhibit faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance in their daily work and relationships

• Exhibits a love of learning as characterized by continuing education through readings, workshops, conferences as well as an attitude of service

• BA Required

Primary Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaged and productive classroom environment for children

• Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian worldview

• Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching philosophy and the developmental needs of students

• Build partnership with parents through proactive communication

• Plan, create and implement daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals for students

• Plan and detail environments and lessons that reflect developmentally appropriate skills, concepts, and activities that reflect the classical model

• Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with the Deans and Head of School

• Attend weekly faculty meetings

• Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to: Parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Expo, performances, student socials, & professional development sessions

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.

• Commitment to establishing truthful, effective proactive and positive parent communication.

• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas

• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements

• Maintain confidentiality and security of information

• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results

• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks

• Familiar with various computer software such as Microsoft Word, Gmail, Google Docs/ Spreadsheet, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software, Gradelink, as needed

• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Lower School - Teacher Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time, extensive reaching and bending, bending on knees, sitting on the floor, etc.

• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of student work and performance

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Please review our Statement of Faith found at https://www.summitclassical.org/what-we-believe.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location