Secondary Humanities Teacher

Position Description

Link to Application

Position Objective:

To cultivate a classroom of joyful inquiry, where students learn how to think through Socratic dialogue and the discipline of academic writing. You should aim at an interdisciplinary approach, leaning on the classical value of subject integration so that students so the scope and application of what they are learning. You will nurture students’ ability to analyze the Great Books and express their ideas with clarity and grace, preparing them to be ready for life as articulate Christians.

Values:

Employees of The River Academy must agree with and strive to live their lives in accordance with our Statement of Faith, our core values, and our written policies and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creatively prepares daily lessons according to the River Academy’s assigned course content
Writes weekly lesson plans that outline lesson objectives, content, and student assessment
Actively instructs students toward content mastery, and when content mastery is not achieved, works to help students grasp key concepts
Monitors student progress through weekly assignments and tests
Grades and returns student work/tests in a timely fashion
Positively participates with other River Academy teachers and staff in a way that fosters teamwork
Builds student relationships inside and outside of the classroom
Actively participates in TRA House activities as able
Attends all (or a portion if PT) of the student retreat in September
Performs other related duties as assigned
Nurture and support students in their growing faith, knowledge of the Bible, and relationship with Christ and others

Supervision:

The dialectic/rhetoric teacher reports directly to the principal

Classification:

Exempt

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Required skills, abilities, and physical qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially with students)
Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Proven ability to teach middle school and high school students
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits:

Tuition discount up to 100%
Monthly discretionary bonuses up to $2,520 per year
Dental and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Summer employment opportunities
Free financial planning

Link to Application

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Applicants: Subject to the U.S. Constitution and all applicable state and federal laws, The River Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices.