[Hiring] Part-Time Math Teacher @Coram Deo Academy

Role Description

Rhetoric teachers are responsible for instructing students from 5th grade through 12th grade with requisite content knowledge using classical pedagogy in their specific disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Knowledge of children required
• Knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred
• Love of learning and commitment to continued personal growth

Requirements

• Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level
• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff
• Collaborate effectively with faculty members within grade level or department
• Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations, good listening skills, and strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught
• Prompt and timely attendance, modest attire, appropriate social media presence
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi

Benefits

• Coram Deo Academy hires individuals that profess the historic Christian faith.
• Every employee must also profess to be a Christian believer and subscribe to the Nicene Creed.
• All employees are expected to be actively involved in a local church.

Essential Job Functions

• Model what is desired for students, committed to Christ, love learning, and strive to be wise thinkers and ethical servant-leaders.
• Embodiment of both the Spirit of Christ and the spirit of inquiry.
• Saturate with the Word of God and think biblically.
• Exhibit proficiency in academic disciplines and demonstrate a passion for learning.
• Cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through personal humility and repentance.

Instructional Expectations

• Display the love of Christ and encourage students in developing a relationship with Him.
• Demonstrate Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching.
• Establish a Biblical understanding of authority and commit to Biblical peacemaking.
• Focus on the heart when training, instructing, and disciplining children.
• Build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another.
• Teach students using Christian principles through classical philosophy and pedagogy.
• Create a vibrant learning atmosphere that fosters wonder and joyful engagement.
• Lead students through meaningful learning activities in alignment with the CDA Curriculum.

Preparation

• Read assigned coursework in preparation for each lesson.
• Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide.
• Prepare classroom presentations, homework assignments, and handouts.

Assessment

• Evaluate and grade class work and assignments.
• Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices.
• Observe and manage student behavior and performance.

Administrative

• Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model TM approach.
• Record and maintain accurate student attendance.
• Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings.
• Complete CDA's Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements.
• Perform additional administrative/other duties as needed.