Rhetoric

Coram Deo Academy•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elective teachers are responsible for instructing students according to grade level. This position is a Friday Elective which will encompass musical and competitive drama. Coram Deo Academy's mission is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. CDA is a leading private school in North Texas, equipping graduates for a lifelong pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the presence of God. We disciple students to love Christ and His kingdom and to think, create, and compete with wisdom and virtue in a challenging world. Our community is missionally aligned around the historically orthodox Christian faith, classical education, and our collaborative, University Model® approach. We aim to honor Christ in all that we are and do. CDA seeks to cultivate virtue in students through the training of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. CDA’s faculty, staff, and leadership are at the forefront of our campus culture. Each is a servant leader and, in addition to exhibiting subject mastery, loves the Lord deeply and champions the diversity of gifts present in our student body. Our alumni carry deep gratitude for the dedicated men and women who helped shape and prepare them for faithful lives of influence. CDA humbly serves as a thought leader in classical Christian education. We are a financially healthy, fiscally responsible, and generous school. Our facilities provide a welcoming space, telling a story of stewardship and stability. In all things, excellence, for His glory.

Requirements

Must profess the historic Christian faith.
Must subscribe to the Nicene Creed.
Must profess to be a Christian believer.
Must be actively involved in a local church where faith practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.
Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level.
Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff.
Collaborate effectively with faculty members within grade level or department.
Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations, good listening skills, and strong planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught.
Prompt and timely attendance, modest attire, appropriate social media presence.
Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.).
Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi.
Bachelors degree required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred.
Love of learning and commitment to continued personal growth.

Responsibilities

Instruct students according to grade level.
Teach musical and competitive drama.
Display the love of Christ and encourage students in developing a relationship with Him.
Demonstrate Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching.
Establish a Biblical understanding of authority and commit to Biblical peacemaking.
Focus on the heart when training, instructing, and disciplining children.
Work to build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another.
Teach students using Christian principles through classical philosophy and pedagogy.
Create a vibrant learning atmosphere that fosters wonder and joyful engagement.
Lead students through meaningful learning activities in alignment with the CDA Curriculum.
Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide.
Prepare classroom coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner.
Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model TM approach.
Record and maintain accurate student attendance.
Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices.
Evaluate and grade class work and assignments.
Observe and manage student behavior and performance.
Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings.
Complete CDA's Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements.
Perform additional administrative/other duties as needed.