Full-Time Third Grade Teacher

Coram Deo Academy•Richardson, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd grade teacher is responsible for instructing students using classical pedagogy in core subjects such as Bible, Math, Language Arts, and History according to grade level. Coram Deo Academy's mission is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. The school's vision is to be a leading private school in North Texas, equipping graduates for a lifelong pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the presence of God. They disciple students to love Christ and His kingdom and to think, create, and compete with wisdom and virtue in a challenging world. The community is missionally aligned around the historically orthodox Christian faith, classical education, and a collaborative, University Model® approach. The school aims to honor Christ in all that they are and do, cultivating 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 the campus culture, each being a servant leader who exhibits subject mastery, loves the Lord deeply, and champions the diversity of gifts present in the student body. Alumni carry deep gratitude for the dedicated individuals who helped shape and prepare them for faithful lives of influence. CDA serves as a thought leader in classical Christian education, being a financially healthy, fiscally responsible, and generous school with facilities that provide a welcoming space, telling a story of stewardship and stability. In all things, excellence, for His glory.

Requirements

Profess the historic Christian faith, with a minimum understanding and subscription to the Nicene Creed.
Profess to be a Christian believer and subscribe to the Academy's statement of faith.
Be actively involved in a local church where faith in practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.
Be a model of what the school desires for its students: committed to Christ, love learning, and strive to be wise thinkers and ethical servant-leaders.
Embody both the Spirit of Christ and the spirit of inquiry.
Be saturated with the Word of God and able to think biblically.
Exhibit proficiency in academic disciplines and demonstrate a passion for learning by their own study and reading, participation in school improvement and professional development.
Seek to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through pursuing their own wisdom and virtue with humility and repentance.
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 using classical pedagogy in core subjects such as Bible, Math, Language Arts, and History according to grade level.
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.