6th Grade Teacher — Valor Classical Academy

Position Description

About Valor Classical Academy

Valor Classical Academy is a Christian classical school serving the Lake Elmo / Woodbury area of Minnesota. We operate on a concentrated three-day core schedule (Tuesday–Thursday), with Monday and Friday reserved for families to implement practice and preparation at home. This structure keeps the family central while delivering a rigorous Liberal Arts education.

Our Mission: Educate and enculturate students in Christ with the classical tradition to glorify God in all of life.

The Position

We are seeking a 6th grade teacher who is mature in Christian faith, gifted in teaching children, and enthusiastic about classical education. This teacher will lead our oldest grammar-school students as they prepare to transition into the logic stage, building the foundation of knowledge and virtue they will carry forward.

Responsibilities

– Teach Valor’s Christian classical curriculum faithfully. Every lesson reflects the approved scope and sequence and weaves Scripture and the classical method into daily instruction.
– Assess honestly and grade on time. Student work is assessed honestly and returned promptly with meaningful feedback. Grades are entered accurately and on time every grading period.
– **Form Christian character and virtue.** Character formation is part of the job, not a side effect. You model and form Christian character and virtue in daily interactions with students.
– Maintain a classroom of joyful order. The classroom is well-ordered and joyful, reflecting truth, goodness, and beauty. Published discipline standards are upheld consistently.
– Participate in the life of the school. You take part in the rhythms and events of the school as a formative leader, not a bystander. Students see you living what Valor teaches.
– Partner with parents. Prepare for and hold parent conferences, send unit overviews and highlights to families, and communicate any significant student concern to parents promptly.

What We Are Looking For

1. Maturity in Christian faith
2. A gift for teaching children
3. Enthusiasm for classical education