Math Teacher (Grades 6-12)

Position Description

Employee Type: Part-time or Full-time Date

OVERVIEW:

The Math Teacher provides math instruction to Logic School (Middle School) and Rhetoric (High School) students as the foundation for a robust classical education and future learning. He/she has a clear understanding of grade-level standards and communicates the content of each subject effectively based on its incremental nature. The Math Teacher works collaboratively with the Principal and Upper School teaching team to build a vibrant educational program at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she animates ACA’s mission and math education by delivering engaging lessons, integrating the Christian faith and learning, building a partnership with families, and growing professionally in a community of fellow learners. The ideal candidate is someone who has three years of experience teaching in a classical school, and can teach a variety of math subjects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Math Instruction

● Provide math instruction in one or more of the following areas: pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus.

● Divide lesson time effectively between effective lectures and demonstrations, and allow sufficient time for in-class drills and homework assignments.

● Provide additional strategies and resources for struggling students; provide additional resources for gifted/advanced students.

● Maintain a clean, orderly, joyful learning environment at all times.

● Grade and return all student work within one week of its original submission.

● Participate in regular (monthly, unless otherwise specified) teacher-curriculum meetings.

● Participate in ACA’s Master Teacher Development program or other required staff development; attend staff development and in-service meetings.

● Provide grade-specific and math-specific feedback to ACA administration.

Partnership with Parents

● Participate in parent-related special events throughout the year (e.g., Exordium, Speech Meet).

● Maintain regular communication with parents through weekly updates, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and informal interactions.

● Respond to parent communications in a timely manner.

● Strive to resolve any parental concerns.

● Learn parent names and greet parents personally as opportunity presents.

Support of ACA Mission, Culture and Teaching Efforts

● Model school values and culture; lead by example.

● Cultivate a solutions-oriented outlook, a mentality of proactive action rather than reaction, a balance of excellence and grace, and a demeanor that glorifies God.

● Cultivate camaraderie and team-building with fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

● Bachelor’s degree (minimum); Master’s degree preferred

● Ability to commit to ACA mission, statement of faith, and employee standards of conduct

● Minimum of one year of classroom teaching experience

● Familiarity with Classical Christian education (preferred) and willingness to be trained in classical Christian educational model

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

● Ability to work well with children, staff, and parents

SALARY AND BENEFITS

● $45,000-60,000 (full-time) annual salary depending on experience and qualifications; Part-time salary depends on course load

● PTO: four full days per year (in addition to days the school is closed)

● Sick Leave: five full days per year

● Partially sponsored health and dental insurance plans

● Reduced ACA tuition for dependents

● Employee Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University