Grammar School Teacher (Grades K-4)

The Ecclesial is growing and is looking for qualified candidates to fill growth positions on its Grammar School faculty. The Job Description is pasted below. Visit https://www.esischools.org/careers to request more information or to apply today!

Grammar School Teacher, Grades K-4

Job Summary

The Ecclesial School offers a rich learning atmosphere, classical liberal arts curriculum, and formative Christian practices to children of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Grammar School Teachers bring this mission and vision to life each day by the lessons and learning activities they prepare, the classroom atmosphere they cultivate, the relationships they build with students and their parents, and their commitment to professional growth as part of a faculty of friends.

All employees of The Ecclesial Schools Initiative:

• Affirm the Christian faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed, without exception, maintaining active membership in a local parish or congregation
• Endeavor to keep unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace by maintaining high standards of professional communication and commitment to redemptive conflict resolution
• Participate eagerly in the life of the school community, attending school activities as noted on the staff calendar
• Build relationships with colleagues, students and their families
• Prepare for and participate in professional development activities

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Study to internalize curriculum rather than simply reading from the teacher’s guide
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and learning activities
• Assess and report students' academic growth and progress toward educational goals
• Coach, train, mentor students in the essential habits of heart and mind that support growth in intellectual and moral virtue
• Maintain regular and timely communication with parents and school leaders concerning student growth and progress
• Support the school admissions process by assessing prospective students

Qualifications and Skills:

Character and Disposition

• Loves children and loves learning
• Actively engaged in the life of the Church
• Passionate about the mission and vision of The Ecclesial School
• Committed to professional growth in a collegial setting
• Maintains positive and professional communication with parents, students, families, and guests

Experience and Education

• Undergraduate degree (minimum B.A. or B.S.), with significant coursework in education or the classical liberal arts curriculum
• Experience teaching grammar or elementary school aged children (3-5 years preferred)
• Experience in highly social and relational context
• Experience in cross-cultural communication is preferred
• Experience in a classical Christian school as either teacher or student is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Annually renewable work agreement
• Professional development