Upper School Humanities Teacher

Position Description

Position Summary:  Support the mission and vision of Summit Classical Christian School to cultivate generations of joyful disciples of Christ, rooted in Truth, to the glory of God, particularly through classroom instruction that disciples students towards the heavenly Father and his Word.

Essential Functions:

Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop a relationship with God through Christ, and challenging them to love God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Manage the class by setting clear expectations of behavior, establishing reasonable routines, and promoting self-discipline based on Biblical principles.
Teach students in a challenging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate manner using the classical Christian model.
Plan broadly by developing a year plan, semester plan, and daily plans for subjects taught.
Use recitation, Socratic questioning, exploration, and discovery.
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports and report cards as required.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
Communicate clearly, frequently and regularly to parents about discipline issues regarding their children.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
Full time teachers should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the school day and remain at school 30 minutes after.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; teaching experience with a great books background preferred.
Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and wholehearted agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
Commitment to classical Christian education and the discipleship of students.
Schedule

Full-Time teaching positions are available for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary Range

$50,000 to $70,000

Benefits

Retirement:  3% matching SIMPLE IRA
Medical:  Kaiser coverage for employee
Tuition discount as laid out in the employee handbook
Paid Time Off as laid out in the employee handbook
All Summit staff are required to acknowledge and agree to adhere to the standards and guidelines of Christian conduct and statement of faith as listed in the Employee Handbook.  You acknowledge that this is a ministerial role with expectations to pursue a lifestyle consistent with the mission, vision, and statement of faith of Summit. We also require faithful and regular attendance in a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.

If interested in this position, please email [email protected] or visit summitclassical.org/careers to apply.