Long-Term Substitute Grammar School Teacher

Trinity Classical Academy; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Classical Academy seeks a Long-Term Substitute 5th Grade Grammar School Teacher. The candidate should embody the school's Christian values and model the virtues taught in the curriculum. The role emphasizes crossing-disciplinary instruction and classical pedagogy within a supportive classroom environment.

The position requires a college degree in education (B.S. or B.A.) with teaching credentials considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree (Education major preferred).
• Credential a plus for teaching.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to Christian education aligned with Trinity Classical Academy.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Trivium knowledge

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Organization

Education

Education degree (B.S. or B.A.)

Teaching credential (a plus)

Job description

SUMMARY

Trinity Classical Academy seeks a candidate for a Long-Term Substitute 5 th Grade Grammar School Teacher position. Qualified candidates will be models in their lives and abilities of what they teach . They will demonstrate a commitment to improving their craft as a teacher.

MISSION

The Mission of Trinity Classical Academy is to offer a challenging education grounded in the Christian faith and the Classical tradition to produce young men and women of virtue, wisdom, purpose, and courage.

CULTURAL VALUES

Trinity Classical Academy's cultural values include peacemaking, honest humility, patient zeal, habitual excellence, intentional relationships, and kingdom service. These values inform how the organization operates and should be reflected in all aspects of work at the school. The cultural values at Trinity Classical Academy encourage a commitment to learning, excellence, and the well-being of all members of the community. The school is dedicated to providing an elite Christian, classical education that serves all members of the body of Christ and works to grow the classical, Christian education movement.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The candidate is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. Qualified candidates will support our Schools Mission, while representing our Cultural Values.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree (Education Major preferred) ( For teaching, Credential a plus)
• Previous experience is preferred.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• The ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and methods across disciplines as part of the holistic education
• Preference will be given to those that are well-read and conversant in the Western canon and have a substantial knowledge of the Trivium
• Excellent oral and written command of the English language
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Competence in educational technology (Word processing, online management software, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills

Qualifications

• Familiarity with classical pedagogy and Christian worldview integration.
• A strong commitment to the emphasis and philosophy of Trinity Classical Academy
• Positive support of the school's policies and practices
• Service oriented and able to interface with many people
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
• Multitasking in an environment with many distractions is a must
• Must successfully pass a background investigation

Working Conditions

• Working Environment: indoors in a comfortable temperature-controlled classroom environment and is typically fee from dust and hazardous materials
• Generally, works in a group environment: noise level is typically low with the exception of times between class periods
• Requires standing for long periods of time: will include frequent walking and standing
• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of students work and performance
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for extended period of time, repetitious hand and body movements, simple grasping, fine and gross motor skills. Stand and walk when administering care. Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to climb one flight of stairs
• Mental Demands: Ability to work well under pressure: ability to maintain a level of professionalism and calm when other are behaving innapropriately
• Use of computer/monitor screen: projector and other classroom equipment
• Travel: Travel will be required for local field trips

Work Schedule

School Calendar: Monday – Friday, 7:20 a.m. – 3 : 15 p.m. or as needed beyond these hours. Training days and parent teacher conferences may be longer workdays .