Photography Teacher | Part-Time 9-12th

Position Description

Position Summary:

Elective teachers are responsible for instructing students in according to grade level.

CDA Mission Statement: The mission of Coram Deo Academy is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God.

CDA Vision Statement: Coram Deo Academy is a leading private school in North Texas, equipping graduates for a lifelong pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the presence of God. We disciple students to love Christ and His kingdom and to think, create, and compete with wisdom and virtue in a challenging world. Our community is missionally aligned around the historically orthodox Christian faith, classical education, and our collaborative, University Model® approach. We aim to honor Christ in all that we are and do. CDA seeks to cultivate virtue in students through the training of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. CDA’s faculty, staff, and leadership are at the forefront of our campus culture. Each is a servant leader and, in addition to exhibiting subject mastery, loves the Lord deeply and champions the diversity of gifts present in our student body. Our alumni carry deep gratitude for the dedicated men and women who helped shape and prepare them for faithful lives of influence. CDA humbly serves as a thought leader in classical Christian education. We are a financially healthy, fiscally responsible, and generous school. Our facilities provide a welcoming space, telling a story of stewardship and stability. In all things, excellence, for His glory.

Spiritual Requirements: Coram Deo Academy hires individuals that profess the historic Christian faith. The Nicene Creed describes the minimum understanding of and subscription to Christian belief required of employees of the Academy. Every employee must also profess to be a Christian believer and subscribe to this statement. As evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in their lives, Coram Deo Academy expects all employees to be actively involved in a local church here their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.

Essential Job Functions: Coram Deo Academy teachers are called to be models of what we desire for our students. They are committed to Christ, love learning, and strive to be wise thinkers and ethical servant-leaders. We see this priority of imitation expressed by the apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8-9, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Teachers are to embody both the Spirit of Christ and the spirit of inquiry. They should be saturated with the Word of God and be able to think biblically. They should exhibit proficiency in their academic disciplines and demonstrate a passion for learning by their own study and reading, participation in school improvement and professional development. They should seek to cultivate wisdom and virtue in their students through pursuing their own wisdom and virtue with humility and repentance.

Instructional Expectations:
Display the love of Christ and encourage students in developing a relationship with Him
Demonstrate Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching
Establish a Biblical understanding of authority and commit to Biblical peacemaking
Focus on the heart when training, instructing, and disciplining children
Work to build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another
Teach students using Christian principles through classical philosophy and pedagogy
Create a vibrant learning atmosphere that fosters wonder and joyful engagement
Lead students through meaningful learning activities in alignment with the CDA Curriculum

Administrative Expectations:
Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide
Prepare classroom coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts
Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner
Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model TM approach
Record and maintain accurate student attendance
Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices
Evaluate and grade class work and assignments
Observe and manage student behavior and performance
Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings
Complete CDA’s Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements
Perform additional administrative/other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level
Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff
Collaborate effectively with faculty members within grade level or department
Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations, good listening skills, and strong planning and organizational skills
Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught
Prompt and timely attendance, modest attire, appropriate social media presence
Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi

Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree required
Experience in photography required
Knowledge of children required
Knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred
Love of learning and commitment to continued personal growth

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Work in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment with occasional times outdoors