3rd Grade Teacher

Position Description

Clapham School is searching for a 3rd grade teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. Clapham is a classical Christian school located in Wheaton, Illinois, which values the formation of the whole person in wisdom, virtue, and biblical truth. Using the riches of the classical tradition fused with insights from Charlotte Mason for joyful discovery, we are excited to see how the Lord works through our Christ-centered faculty each year.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Provide instruction in accordance with the school’s classical philosophy
2. Provide instruction using Charlotte Mason’s pedagogical techniques of narration,
habit training, atmosphere, and a curriculum of living books and ideas
3. Teach and lesson plan for a variety of subjects, including math, nature study,
history, literature, poetry, Bible, phonics, reading, spelling, artist study,
composer study, and recitation
4. Implement a phonics approach to reading instruction
5. Help students grow in habits of mind, heart, and body
6. Foster positive and collaborative relationships with the students and parents
7. Foster a positive and collaborative relationship with the classroom aide
8. Attend staff meetings and training days

Qualifications:
1. Devoted follower of Jesus Christ with demonstrated involvement in a local
church
2. Passionate about children’s education in a safe and nurturing environment
3. Desire to learn and implement the school’s educational model, especially the
philosophy of Charlotte Mason
4. General understanding of child development and a demonstrated desire to
engage with children
5. Organized and detail-oriented
6. Proficient in general computing, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
7. Professional and persuasive oral and written communication skills
8. Experience working with elementary-aged children

9. Strong leadership and consistent classroom management skills
10. Eagerness to contribute to aspects of school life and school culture with a spirit of
service and a dedication to discipleship
11. Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with parents and members of
the school community
12. Commitment to learning the school’s unique philosophy of education
13. Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in elementary education or from a liberal
arts college