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 (CDA) is a private school in North Texas that aims to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. CDA disciples students to love Christ and His kingdom and to think, create, and compete with wisdom and virtue. The school's community is aligned around the Christian faith, classical education, and a collaborative, University Model® approach. CDA seeks to cultivate virtue in students through the training of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Faculty, staff, and leadership are expected to be servant leaders who love the Lord deeply and champion the diversity of gifts in the student body.

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 in 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 in 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.