Lower Grammar (Elementary) Science Teacher

Arma Dei Academy•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•$45,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arma Dei Academy raises the standards beyond what our culture expects by training students to reason, discern, and aspire. It is difficult to find a school that maintains excellent academic standards while building a strong biblical foundation. Arma Dei Academy provides both! A classical Christian education teaches students how to think and not just what to think. We encourage thoughtful, intelligent faith and help students pursue excellence with humility. We partner with parents to help children thrive and flourish intellectually & spiritually. For more information about Arma Dei Academy, visit https://armadeiacademy.com.

Requirements

Spiritually vibrant Christian displaying Christ-centered servant leadership that integrates faith and work in a spirit of humility.
Approaches teaching with humility, curiosity, and a desire to continuously grow.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for the subject matter, students, and the daily work of teaching.
Communicates effectively and thoughtfully, ensuring clarity and approachability in both writing and speech.
Fosters a culture of respect, teamwork, and collaboration among colleagues.
All applicants are required to complete the full application questionnaire in order to be considered.
Professional references are required as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred but not required.
Experience fostering science learning among students in the elementary level is also preferred.
Classical Christian Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrates biblical truth across all subjects and disciplines.
Demonstrates consistent application and implementation of classical pedagogy within the classroom, including poetry, chants, jingles, songs, and the classical tools of the Trivium in mimetic and Socratic teaching.
Collaborates through weekly meetings and seeks assistance and direction from the Grade Level or Discipline Lead as needed.
Understands course scope, sequence, and materials, help teacher include curricular pacing and implementation.
Establishes and maintains a well-organized classical classroom that follows the guidelines provided.
Collaborates with Grade Level or Discipline Lead and School Dean, ensuring alignment and consistency in pacing, behavior systems, projects and special events within the grade level.
Ensures quality and timely dissemination of information to students and parents through established systems.
Informs and educates parents in the classical Christian education model as opportunities arise.
Cultivate relationships with students, models, and assist students through the peacemaking process as needed.
Trains students in character, manners and respect, organization, management, and care of property.
Establishes manageable class routines to accomplish basic tasks, such as taking attendance, daily cleaning schedules, materials storage, distribution, etc.
Fully embraces, trains, implements, and enforces the published behavioral expectations inside and outside of the classroom at all times.
Collaborate with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
Consults with Grade Level or Discipline Lead and Dean of Academics when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
Works with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead to ensure proper documentation of student and parent concerns.
Utilizes Canvas grade books and maintains up-to-date course homepages as required by the Dean of Academics.
Employs a variety of techniques in addition to formal testing, to measure and communicate a student’s progress.
Ensures that report cards are an accurate reflection of teachers’ professionalism by accurately communicating a student’s performance, ability, and character.
Follows all published academy policies found in the Employee Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
Complete additional assigned duties, including but not limited to lunch, recess, carline, and homeroom supervision.
Contribute to all-school evening events such as Back-to-School Night, Recitation Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Work closely with their Direct Supervisor on a professional development plan.