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Math Teacher for 2024-2025

Coram Deo Academy

9645 Independence Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75025

Position Description

Position Summary:

Logic/Rhetoric teachers are responsible for instructing students from 5th grade through 12th grade with requisite content knowledge using classical pedagogy in their specific disciplines. This full-time position will be teaching Rhetoric level math classes such as Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry.

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 where their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.

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.
  • Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner.
  • Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices.
  • Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings.
  • Complete CDA’s Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide.
  • Prepare classroom coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model ™ approach.
  • Record and maintain accurate student attendance.
  • Regularly update grades in CDA Connect.
  • Evaluate and grade class work and assignments.
  • Observe and manage student behavior and performance.
  • Create a vibrant teaching atmosphere.
  • Perform additional administrative duties as needed.

Essential Qualifications:

In addition to the following, applicants must agree with CDA’s mission, vision, core values, and goals.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE

  • First-hand knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level.
  • Basic computer skills needed. (Word, Outlook, etc.)
  • Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi.
  • Utilize effective communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff.
  • Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations.
  • Exhibit good listening skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught.
  • Possess strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Prompt and timely attendance.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Stand for extended periods of time.
  • Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Work in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment with occasional times outdoors.

Coram Deo Academy offers a connected culture and rich benefits package for full-time employees, including:

  • Medical Insurance: 75% for employee only and 50% for employee plus dependents (coverage begins immediately).
  • Health Savings Account: Must be enrolled in HSA compatible medical plan- up to $50/month Employer Match with a $50 Employee Contribution.
  • Supplemental Insurance Options (Employee Paid): Dental (Low and High plan option) and Vision Insurance.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan – Up to 3% Employer Match with 3% Contribution.
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy of $30,000.00.
  • CDA Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child(ren).
  • Five (5) One-Day Holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
    Six (6) Full Vacation Periods: Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas (Two Weeks), Spring Break, and Independence Day (One Week).
  • Personal/Sick Leave: 40 hours (First Year) and 80 hours (Second and Subsequent Years).

To apply for this job email your details to carrie.dobrinski@cdalions.org