Common Arts Teacher

The Ecclesial Schools Initiative•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Grammar School Common Arts Teacher - Positions available in K - 6 At The Ecclesial Schools, we are expanding access to classical Christian education through our growing network of neighborhood schools in metro Orlando. Each day, we invite children from diverse economic backgrounds into rich learning atmospheres, offering them a classical curriculum and engaging them in formative Christian practices. We provide dedicated training and support from academic coaches—including training in classical education for great teachers who are new to the classical curriculum—while offering competitive salary and benefits. We are looking for skilled, joyful, and dedicated educators to join our faculty. Position Description Common Arts teachers: Bring our mission and vision to life each day by preparing engaging lessons and learning activities, cultivating a rich classroom atmosphere, building relationships with students and their parents, and committing to growing professionally as part of a faculty of friends. Have a deep love and knowledge of the natural world. Engage students in nature study and common arts by learning in the garden. Help students develop skill with handicrafts and the use of tools. Continue awakening wonder and helping students form the habits of heart and mind that will support their growth in wisdom and virtue. Care deeply about their students' spiritual formation and are missional about shaping and forming hearts and minds. Attend morning prayer each morning with their students and are eager to start the day with their students in prayer. Affirm our Statement of Faith and are actively involved in their church and Christian community. Career Advantages and Growth Opportunities Ecclesial School Teachers: Receive paid in-service training from experienced academic leaders during onboarding, orientation, and inservice training before the start of school. Are supported by academic coaches. Are well prepared and supported as they accomplish their most important objective: providing students with rich and formative classical Christian learning. Are trained to invest most of their precious time in planning great lessons. We also seek to create structures and activities that foster collegiality and collaboration. Are on grade-level or curricular area teams that meet across campuses, teachers work on projects that matter both for their own practice and professional growth, but also for the growth of the academic mission of The Ecclesial Schools. Are employed by leadership that creates margins in teaching schedules and limits programming outside of school hours. Get to teach without excessive administrative tasks that distract teachers from preparing rich and engaging lessons. Have opportunities for growth within our organization. Culture and Community We have intentionally designed The Ecclesial Schools to be a place where children are rooted, known, and loved. That begins by creating a school community where teachers feel the same way. As a faculty member of The Ecclesial Schools, you will enjoy: Being part of an initiative that is transforming access to classical Christian education. Missional work and a positive work environment, with a salary that tracks with the pay scale of local public schools. Teaching children without the excessive administrative tasks that distract teachers from preparing rich and engaging lessons. Support from dedicated and skilled school leaders and academic coaches. Location The Ecclesial Schools is located in the greater Orlando area, with two neighborhood campus locations and more planned across the metropolitan area. Central Florida is a young, dynamic, and growing area, with year-round opportunities for enjoying outdoor beauty by hiking, birding, kayaking, fishing or surfing, and for visiting the attractions that make Central Florida an international travel destination. Requirements Excellent Candidates Demonstrate a genuine love for God, children, learning, and for the outdoors. Hold a BA or higher degree Bring 3-5 years of experience, ideally within a classical Christian school. Have explored our website and resonate deeply with our Christian faith, mission and vision. Have prayerfully considered this opportunity and are ready to learn more about how we are removing financial barriers to excellent Christian education. Compensation and Benefits We are competitive with the district school’s published salary levels for education and experience. The base starting salary for our teachers is $48,500 ($51,625 for MA) We offer paid medical benefits (approx. 90% for the employee) and access to supplemental coverages, matching retirement, professional development, and the opportunity for advancement. ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances. Clearinghouse Disclaimer: Please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information about our Care Provider Background Screening process through Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Demonstrate a genuine love for God, children, learning, and for the outdoors.
Hold a BA or higher degree
Bring 3-5 years of experience, ideally within a classical Christian school.
Have explored our website and resonate deeply with our Christian faith, mission and vision.
Have prayerfully considered this opportunity and are ready to learn more about how we are removing financial barriers to excellent Christian education.

Responsibilities

Bring our mission and vision to life each day by preparing engaging lessons and learning activities
cultivating a rich classroom atmosphere
building relationships with students and their parents
committing to growing professionally as part of a faculty of friends
Have a deep love and knowledge of the natural world
Engage students in nature study and common arts by learning in the garden
Help students develop skill with handicrafts and the use of tools
Continue awakening wonder and helping students form the habits of heart and mind that will support their growth in wisdom and virtue
Care deeply about their students' spiritual formation and are missional about shaping and forming hearts and minds
Attend morning prayer each morning with their students and are eager to start the day with their students in prayer
Affirm our Statement of Faith and are actively involved in their church and Christian community