Mathematics Teacher – Upper School

Trinity Classical Academy seeks candidates for a full-time Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  The Individual will teach using a Classical Christian Education model to implement an individualized, highly-academic, enriched curriculum.  We seek an experienced educator with a strong fundamental teaching background (ie., classroom management and curriculum development) interested in immersing themselves in the Classical Christian pedagogy rooted in the quadrivium must blend a learning posture, strong teaching fundamentals, and a Christian worldview.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Teach math classes as needed in the Upper School (7th-12th grades) ranging from Pre-Algebra through Calculus.
• Teach math technology calculators as appropriate in the curriculum
• Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques
• Inform Upper School Principal and parents of student's academic or behavioral difficulties; work together as a team to plan and implement success strategies
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Complete progress and grade reports for each student in a timely manner using school guidelines
• Keep accurate and detailed records of each student's progress to substantiate reports
• Direct field trips as appropriate
• Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with Upper School Principal
• Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to develop and coordinate specific plans for implementing school curriculum and policy
• Increase professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities
• Attend weekly Faculty or departmental meetings
• Attend school events outside regular school hours, as outlined in the Teachers’ Employment Agreement, including, but not limited to student socials, open houses, and any other school group activities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrate the ability to establish good and appropriate relationships with students
• Demonstrate the ability to write mathematical proofs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with classical methodology and Christian worldview integration preferred/a plus.
• Must be willing to learn a classical approach to the subjects taught
• A strong commitment to the emphasis and philosophy of Trinity Classical Academy
• Positive support of the school's policies and practices
• Service oriented and able to interface with many people
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
• Multitasked in an environment with many distractions is a must
• Must successfully pass a background investigation