Middle School Math/Science Teacher

Position Description

Position Title: Full-Time Middle School Math and Life Science Teacher

Location: Broomfield, CO

School: Summit Classical Academy

Job Description: Summit Classical Academy, a growing classical Christian school, is seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to fill the role of a full-time Middle School Math and Life Science Teacher. The successful candidate will be committed to the integration of faith and learning, fostering a love for wisdom and virtue in our students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach middle school students in both Mathematics and Life Sciences, incorporating classical pedagogy and a Biblical worldview.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school’s classical curriculum.
• Cultivate a classroom environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and moral development.
• Engage students in various forms of assessment to monitor academic progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience and support the school’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in teaching middle school, particularly in a classical or Christian educational setting.
• Strong understanding of classical pedagogy or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and the integration of Biblical principles in teaching.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain teaching certification from the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with classical education methodologies in the logic stage of the trivium including familiarity with memorization techniques, Socratic discussions, and narrative teaching.
• Ability to teach other subjects if needed (e.g., other math, science classes).

Personal Attributes:

• Agreement and adherence to the SCA Statement of Faith and a yearning to know God more.
• A love for teaching and commitment to lifelong learning, with a passion for middle school education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to fostering a nurturing, disciplined educational environment.
• Humility to collaborate as a team with your fellow colleagues and continually grow to become a better teacher.
• A desire to build relationships with others in our community which includes students, parents, colleagues.

To Apply:

• A cover letter expressing your interest and alignment with our mission
• Completion of a teacher application

Please send all materials and inquiries to [email protected].

About Summit Classical Academy: Our mission is to produce students who learn continually, listen intently, articulate precisely, love rightly, contend gracefully, and live purposefully for the glory of God and the good of others. We aim to build community and serve our community by partnering with parents in the education of their children, striving to develop all aspects of the student’s potential. We provide a classical Christian education in a peaceful and inspiring environment, maintaining a high standard of expectations for our students, teachers, and leaders, all for the glory of God. We believe that God made us on purpose and for a purpose, and our identity is defined by who God says we are. Living within His perfect design creates the best life possible for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Our goal is to help students reach their personal summits, become the men and women God designed them to be in all aspects of life, and to love the right things in the proper order.