Grammar School Teacher

Position Description

GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHER

MISSION STATEMENT: Legacy Academy partners with Branson area parents to develop truth-grounded, spiritually-formed, culturally-transforming Christ followers by classically cultivating affections for the True, Good, and Beautiful.

JOB SUMMARY:

Teachers are responsible for the classical Christian education of their students. As examples to their students, teachers are expected to demonstrate high moral character (namely, to be Christ-like) and embrace the virtues of a classical Christian education. Design, plan, and implement effective lessons based on a classical Christian education philosophy, content, scope and sequence, and Legacy’s pacing guide, which accords with ACCS standards. Director supervisor is Head of School; thus, this includes performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a professing “born again” Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and who is growing in Christ (John 3:3, Hebrews 6:1).

Accepts without reservations the Legacy Statement of Faith and is committed to upholding it.

Faithfully attends a local church whose fundamental beliefs agree with the Legacy Statement of Faith (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Gives testimony that he/she has a sense of God’s will, that teaching as a minister is his/her calling, and that teaching at Legacy Academy is God’s direction for him/her (Romans 12:2).

Accepts and affirms without reservations and will support the educational philosophy and policies of Legacy Academy, as endorsed by the Board of Education and will work conscientiously to carry out the mission, goals, and objectives of Legacy Academy.

Acknowledges and agrees to remain fully committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle, on and off the job, consistent with the mission and vision of Legacy, compatible with historical biblical standards of morality, reflecting the message, mission, and character of Jesus Christ. Manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living (1 Peter 2:11-12). This includes avoiding “gross misconduct” which includes but is not limited to

a. the use of illicit drugs,

b. drunkenness and/or impaired judgment due to excessive use of alcohol and/or prescription drugs,

c. any form of sexual immorality as defined by Scripture which includes any sexual behavior outside the bounds of biblical marriage, which includes the use of pornography (1 Thessalonians 4:3),

d. deviation from the unique roles of male and female as clearly defined in Scripture, such as dressing and using facilities not in conformance with one’s biological sex (Genesis 5:1-2),

e. the use of profane language as defined by the Board of Education, and

f. anything that violates the tenets of Scripture as exclusively defined and interpreted by the Board (Colossians 3:8, Exodus 20:7).

Clear criminal background check required

Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience required

Previous grammar school teaching experience required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Classical Classroom Discipline (with Joyous Rigor)

Curriculum and Lesson Planning

Solution-Focused Conflict Resolution

Creative Problem Solving

Situational Awareness

Active Supervision

Emotional maturity and stability (e.g., not overreacting to parents or children)

Sufficient security and judgment to handle crises in a calm manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Living Example of Excellence in Christ:

Lives a godly life that will bring honor to the Lord and to Legacy

Prays regularly for the ministry of Legacy

Leads students in the daily reading/study of Scripture as requested

Strives to be a personal model to the faculty, parents, and students of a godly servant-leader

Agrees to abide by the published dress code in an effort to present himself/herself in a professional manner

Training Students:

Trains and disciplines the children toward godliness and high character

Demonstrates, discusses, leads, teaches, and uses teaching aids to present subject matter to class and ensures a Biblical worldview is a part of each part of the curriculum.

Teaches rules of conduct and proper etiquette

Maintains order in the classroom, on the plavground, in the restroom, and on off-campus excursions

Chaperones with dignity off-campus excursions

Supervises arriving and dismissal carpools, outdoor recess, lunchtime, and study halls as requested

Parent Collaboration:

Writes informative and accurate communication to the parents

Completes comment forms/report cards in a prompt manner

Communicates parent education issues through either verbal, written, or electronic means

Counsels parents and pupils when adjustment and academic difficulties arise

Assists in coordinating class parents to ensure all class activities comply with the philosophy of the School

Preparation:

Prepares course objectives and yearly outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and

Prepares, administers and corrects tests or other means of learning assessment and records results within a week

Completes weekly lesson plans throughout the year

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, hears oral presentations, and evaluates assigned projects promptly and thoroughly

Organizationzation:

Updates lists of books and materials for classroom use annually and inventories them as requested

Keeps accurate attendance records

Fulfills all assigned additional responsibilities in a professional and timely manner

Attendance:

Attends and participates in all major school events

If absent over allotted vacation/sick days, obtains and arranges compensation for the substitute instructor following the procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Attends scheduled Wednesday weekly faculty meetings

Agrees to be prompt and to be present on campus and available to parents, students, and administrators from 7:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day, unless designated as part-time employee

Is available for tutoring before school in office hours as needed, for his/her own students by appointment only

Personal and Professional Development:

Attends training before the school year begins, one day following the school year, and all training days in between

Fulfills the Legacy requirements for the ACCS  teacher certification program

Abides by the information published in the Employee Handbook and Teacher Field Guide

Faithfully reads required outside reading for continued professional and spiritual development

FULL-TIME SALARY:

Aligned with academy teacher salary schedule

10-month work schedule