Third Grade Elementary Teacher Louisville Classical Academy A small, independent, secular class[...]

CiRCE Institute; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Louisville Classical Academy, a small independent school in Louisville, Kentucky, seeks a passionate 3rd grade elementary teacher who will help develop the elementary curriculum.

Responsibilities include teaching foundational literacy and numeracy, employing varied instructional techniques, maintaining discipline with a love of learning, and communicating progress to families. A Bachelor's degree and teaching experience are required, with 3+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, one year of teaching experience, familiarity with independent schools, ability to connect with students.
• Ideal candidates will have 3+ years teaching experience and willingness to facilitate extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of subjects with emphasis on foundational skills (literacy, number fluency).
• Approximately 25 instructional hours with 2.5 hours of supervisory duties weekly.
• Use varied instructional techniques (lecture, call-and-response, educational play).
• Engage students in a rigorous curriculum with emphasis on memorization and phonics-based literacy.
• Maintain classroom discipline while promoting a love of learning.
• Communicate with families concerning student progress and complete student evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisville Classical Academy is a small, independent, and secular classical school located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Our average class size is eight students.

We are seeking a passionate elementary teacher for our 3rd grade classroom who is also interested in helping develop our elementary curriculum.

Principal duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching a variety of subjects with a strong emphasis on building foundational skills (literacy, number fluency, and eagerness to follow directions)
• Approximately 25 instructional hours with 2.5 hours of supervisory duties per week
• Varying instructional technique from lecture to call-and-response to educational play and other methods as appropriate
• Engaging students in a rigorous curriculum with strong emphasis on memorization, drills, and a love of structure, including phonics-based literacy instruction
• Maintaining classroom discipline while still promoting a love of learning
• Communicating with families concerning student progress and completing student evaluations

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree, one year of teaching experience, familiarity with independent schools, and the ability to connect with students. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability and desire to work collaboratively are essential. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years teaching experience and a willingness to facilitate extracurricular activities.

Schedule and hours: August through June, Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Compensation and benefits: salary; health insurance plan; additional insurance options, such as dental, vision, etc.

Louisville Classical Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identification or gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.