Grammar School Teacher (K-6th)

Position Description

At Grace Point Academy, we are passionate about providing a Christ-centered learning environment where students will develop life-changing relationships with Jesus, while acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve academic excellence.

Our vision is to be a full Kindergarten through 12th grade, private Classical Christian school in beautiful Enumclaw. We are looking for talented educators and volunteers who love Jesus and children, are passionate about the Truth, are called to teach and who have a desire to teach a Classical Christian curriculum.

We are currently seeking K-6 Teachers to grow our team as we expand to a K-7th academy.

New teaching positions would start August 11, 2025.

All Teachers will report directly to the Head of School.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of School to support and implement the values and mission of Grace Point Academy.
• Foster and facilitate a distinctly Christian and Classical school culture.
• Work with the Head of School to implement the Hillsdale Classical Curriculum model with fidelity.
• Participate in all professional development and be an eager learner.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Have an inviting classroom for volunteers and scheduled visitations.
• Have a commitment and mind-set that ALL students can be successful.
• Manage all disciplinary matters involving students and work closely with the Head of School in the event of an escalation of any issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Serve as the spiritual leader in the classroom, be a model of Godly character and conduct, to students, parents, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hillsdale classical schools are defined by the following characteristics:

1. A curriculum that is content-rich, balanced, and strong across the four disciplines of math, science, literature, and history
2. Instruction in the Western tradition through history, literature, philosophy, and the fine arts
3. Study of the American literary, moral, philosophical, political, and historical traditions
4. Explicit instruction in phonics and grammar
5. The study of Latin as a requirement for all students
6. An approach to instruction that acknowledges objective standards of correctness, logic, beauty, weightiness, and truth
7. A well-educated and articulate faculty who use traditional teacher-led methods of instruction
8. A commitment to use technology effectively without diminishing the faculty leadership that is crucial to academic achievement
9. A plan to serve grades K through 12 to provide continuity and a recurrent examination of subjects throughout a student’s career
10. A school culture of moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline, and studiousness among both students and faculty

Prospective teachers are encouraged to watch this video, which provides an overview of Hillsdale Classical Curriculum.

Prospective teachers should possess a mature faith and relationship with Jesus, a strong academic background, good character, a passion for learning, and a desire to educate the next generation of citizens. Experience with classical education is preferred. Successful candidates will be committed to learning and practicing the culture, curriculum, and instructional methods of Grace Point Academy.