Primary School Teacher–Pre-K through 5

Position Description

Overview

Serves as classroom teacher assigned to teach in the primary school (PreK-5); provides direct instruction, using classical education methods, to students in arithmetic, phonics, penmanship, Bible, social studies, science, and enrichment activities; provide instruction using the classical method; participate as a member of the professional staff involved in student engagement life on campus including being available to oversee and moderate student activities, participate in administrative responsibilities, and supervise students during recess and lunch periods as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

–Serve as classroom teacher assigned to teach primary school grades (PreK-5).

–Provide direct instruction, employing classical education methods, to students in arithmetic, phonics, penmanship, Bible, social studies, science, and enrichment activities.

–Participate as a member of the professional staff involved in student engagement life on campus including being available to oversee and moderate student activities, participate in administrative responsibilities, and supervise students during recess and lunch periods as needed.

–Provide instruction using the classical method and Socratic dialectical techniques.

–Prepare the classroom and other learning spaces for instruction and student use.

–Disciple students in the Christian faith and participate in weekly chapel sessions.

–Performs other related duties as assigned by the Grammar School Principal.

Qualifications: 

–Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

–Prior experience teaching in a classical school strongly preferred.

–Commitment to excellence and high standards in teaching and classroom instruction.

–Proficiency in teaching, and deep knowledge and understanding of the great books of the western canon of literature preferred.

–Ability to work collaboratively with professional colleagues in furtherance of the educational interests of students.

–Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in the context of teaching primary school age students.

–Ability to manage priorities and workflow in a fast-moving classroom environment.

–Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

–Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with primary school students and their families.

–Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

–Ability to effectively communicate with parents and family members from various backgrounds.

–Commitment to CCS’s Statement of Belief and its Doctrinal Statement in both the candidate’s personal and professional life.

–Active membership and participation in a faithful, doctrinally orthodox local church for the purpose of corporate worship, discipleship, accountability, and mutual fellowship.