Upper School Literature/History Teacher

Position Description

Summit Classical Academy, a Christ-centered institution dedicated to the classical tradition, seeks a passionate and qualified Upper School Literature/History Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore the great works of literature and the pivotal events of history, revealing God’s providence and truth through a classical Christian lens, while cultivating their skills in analysis, discussion, and articulate expression. This position involves teaching a range of literature and history courses to students in middle and high school (grades 6-12), integrating the two disciplines to deepen students’ understanding of humanity’s story and their place within it.

Located in Broomfield, CO, Summit Classical Academy is committed to partnering with parents to provide a rigorous, biblically based education that nurtures the whole child. 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 a vibrant community by maintaining high standards for our students, teachers, and leaders, all rooted in the belief that God made us on purpose and for a purpose.

Responsibilities:

• Teach middle and high school students in literature and history courses (e.g., Western Civilization, American History, British Literature, World Literature), employing classical pedagogy and a biblical worldview.
• Foster a love for reading, writing, and historical inquiry through Socratic discussions, close textual analysis, and narrative teaching.
• Integrate literature and history to highlight their interconnectedness, drawing out timeless truths and their relevance to a Christian life.
• Design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the school’s classical Christian curriculum and mission.
• Assess student progress through various methods (e.g., essays, oral presentations, exams) to monitor academic growth and encourage intellectual rigor.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events to support our community and mission.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience across disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Literature, History, Humanities, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred but not required).
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school students, ideally in a classical or Christian educational setting.
• Strong understanding of classical pedagogy (e.g., the trivium’s logic and rhetoric stages) or a willingness to learn and apply it.
• Deep commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and the integration of biblical principles into teaching.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain teaching certification from the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a heart for mentoring students and partnering with parents.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with the Great Books tradition and key historical texts (e.g., Homer, Shakespeare, Augustine, the Founding Fathers’ writings).
• Experience leading Socratic discussions and teaching students to craft compelling arguments in speech and writing.
• A love for storytelling and an ability to connect historical events and literary works to students’ lives.
• Ability to teach other subjects if needed (e.g., grammar).

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:

• Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and alignment with our mission
• Complete our teacher application Link
• Please send all materials and inquiries to [email protected].