Teacher - Kindergarten Aid (Full-Time) - BRAVE Academy Englewood

BRAVE Church; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b plan

Company paid long‑term disability and/

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

BRAVE Academy in Colorado seeks a Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten Aid) to support the Kindergarten Teacher and Dean, delivering a classical Christian education rooted in scripture. You will help create a well‑organized, scripture‑centered classroom, model Christlike behavior, and partner with families through clear communication.

Applicants should have an associate degree or be pursuing one, with interest in teaching and a biblical worldview; a Classical Educator Certificate or related

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or pursuing, interest in pursuing a teaching career preferred.
• Classical Educator Certificate or relevant experience strongly valued.
• Ability to integrate a biblical worldview across all subjects with clarity and conviction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing biblical truth throughout lessons and reflect a Christ-centered worldview.
• Assist in applying classical pedagogy and pacing with excellence.
• Set up and maintain an organized classroom reflecting Christian virtue and stewardship.
• Help establish routines for attendance, homework, and materials management.
• Support teacher, model, and reinforce school behavioral expectations toward self-discipline and godly conduct.
• Cultivate relationships with students guiding Christlike character and responsibility.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Education

Associate’s degree

Classical Educator Certificate

Job description

Summary of the Position

Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten Aid)

Teachers will work closely with the Kindergarten Teacher and Dean of their grade level to provide an excellent classical and Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview that equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others. All BRAVE Academy faculty are employed by BRAVE Church, so regular attendance at BRAVE Church is required.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support & Classroom Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing biblical truth throughout all lessons, modeling a Christ‑centered worldview and helping students understand all knowledge in light of Scripture.
• Assists in applying classical pedagogy consistently and implements the school’s curriculum, scope, sequence, and pacing with excellence.
• Set up and organizes a well‑ordered, beautiful classroom environment that reflects Christian virtue, respect, and stewardship.
• Help establishes clear routines and procedures that promote order, diligence, and responsibility in daily tasks such as attendance, homework collection, and materials management.
• Assists teacher, models, and consistently enforces the school’s behavioral expectations, shepherding students toward self‑discipline and godly conduct.
• Cultivates meaningful relationships with students, guiding them in Christlike character, manners, respect, responsibility, and peacemaking.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborates with teacher and faculty to ensure unity in curriculum pacing, grading practices, behavior expectations, and grade‑level events.
• Participates actively in weekly faculty meetings and seeks guidance from the Dean or Head of School when needed.
• Builds strong, grace‑filled relationships with families through proactive communication and supports parents in understanding the classical Christian education model.
• Practices biblical principles of communication and reconciliation, addressing concerns directly, respectfully, and in accordance with Scripture.
• Partners with the Dean or Head of School to address student struggles, discipline concerns, and classroom interventions, following established guidelines.

Schoolwide & Professional Responsibilities

• Completes assigned supervisory duties—including lunch, recess, carline, and homeroom—with a spirit of service and care.
• Participates faithfully in faculty prayer, devotions, and other spiritual formation activities that strengthen the school’s Christian community.
• Attends required faculty meetings, trainings, and in‑service sessions with a commitment to ongoing professional and spiritual growth.
• Contributes to major school events such as Back‑to‑School Night, Recitation Night, and Parent‑Teacher Conferences, supporting the partnership between home and school.
• Works closely with the Dean of Grammar on a professional development plan that strengthens both teaching practice and spiritual leadership.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Head of School or executive leadership, demonstrating flexibility, humility, and a willingness to serve the school’s mission.

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, demonstrating warmth, clarity, and professionalism in all relationships.
• Confident, steady leadership marked by humility, motivation, and a teachable spirit.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities with consistency and care.
• Committed to ongoing growth, demonstrating self‑awareness, eagerness to learn, and openness to professional development.
• Deep alignment with and commitment to the mission and vision of BRAVE Academy, including adherence to all published school policies.
• Genuine love for students, subject matter, and the daily work of teaching within a Christ‑centered community.
• Collaborative team member who works well with colleagues and contributes positively to school culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or pursuing, interest in pursuing a teaching career preferred. Classical Educator Certificate or relevant experience strongly valued.
• Ability to integrate a biblical worldview across all subjects with clarity and conviction.
• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs. on occasion.

Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Heart of a servant
• Fun/enjoyable
• Organizational skills
• Must share the vision of BRAVE to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion

Core Values in Daily Life

• Bold in Faith, Resolute in Identity, Authentic in Relationships, Virtuous in Character, Engaged in Mission
• Love for God & People
• Work ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church

Benefits

• Medical (PPO Plan), Dental, Vision - BRAVE pays 90% of insurance premium
• FSA - to help with cost of childcare and medical expenses
• 403b - Eligible at 90 days with company match
• Company paid long‑term disability and life insurance
• PTO - Full‑time employees accrue 4 weeks a year