Long Term Substitute Teacher

Trinity Classical Academy; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Classical Academy in Santa Clarita, CA, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute 5th Grade Grammar School Teacher who models the virtues they teach. The ideal candidate will be committed to Christian, classical education and to improving their craft as a teacher.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Education preferred) and a credential are a plus, with prior teaching experience favored. Strong English language skills, healthy interpersonal abilities, and familiarity with educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Education major preferred) and credential a plus.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Must align with Trinity Classical Academy’s Christian mission and classical pedagogy.
• Strong command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Ability to engage diverse students with varied backgrounds and learning needs.
• Familiarity with classical pedagogy and Christian worldview integration.

Skills

Oral English fluency

Written English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Organizational skills

Cross-disciplinary integration

Trivium knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Teaching credential

Tools

Word processing

Online management software

Job description

Trinity Classical Academy seeks a candidate for a Long-Term Substitute 5th 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 School’s 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.