Lower School Instructor

Position Description

Legacy Christian Academy seeks to hire a Lower School Instructor for the 2023-2024 start-up school year for our lower elementary grades, especially second grade. Legacy Christian’s mission is to “cultivate a deep love of learning in students, foster a community of scholarship and conviction, and assist parents in Biblically raising their children for the purpose of shining the light of God’s truth into every endeavor of life.” Candidates should exemplify our Core Virtues and LCA Foundations, as well as approach their role within the Academy with vibrance, confidence, and grace.
Candidates should possess the following:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field

Knowledge of classical Christian education and/or a strong desire to adopt classical methods into pedagogical practice; a growth mindset

A love for ministry in New England and equipping children to know, love, and apply the Gospel in all areas of life

Flexibility in grade levels taught and the ability to teach a combined class of 2 grade levels if necessary

A heart for partnering with parents both in and outside of the classroom to catalyze student success and train them in the ways of Jesus

A strong presence in the classroom that maintains authority while simultaneously serving as a gracious, creative, consistent, and knowledgeable mentor to students

The ability to clearly articulate the Gospel and find the Lord’s hand in all and through all

Desire to act and build upon the mission of the Academy in community with fellow teachers, committee workers, volunteers, and families to see the vision into fruition