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Middle School Humanities Teacher (5th/6th Literature, History, Grammar/Composition)

Elijah House Academy
Published
February 20, 2025
Location
6627 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA
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Position Description:

Middle School (5th and 6th grades)

Humanities (Literature, History, Grammar/Composition) Teacher

Position Goals :

EHA is searching for an experienced teacher for the 2025/26 school year who believes in and embodies our philosophy of education such that his or her curriculum and instruction cultivates within our students a love for the humanities. This teacher will be responsible for developing a mastery of the content, relevant skill sets, and habits needed to develop such a love within the students.

Position Reporting Responsibility:

This position reports directly to the Dean of Academics.

Qualifications:

Anyone who is seeking this position at EHA must:

  • Agree with the EHA statement of religious beliefs
  • Embody the mission, vision and core values of EHA
  • Prioritize relationships through effective communication and collaboration within our diverse community
  • Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree (required)
  • Offer classroom experience (required)
  • Familiarity and/or experience with a classical or Charlotte Mason approach to education (preferred)

Position Functions and Essential Duties:

Teacher

  • Teach the curriculum as approved by the Dean of Academics
  • Create and/or enhance lesson plans for content areas
  • Submit weekly lesson plans/daily objectives in a timely manner
  • Conduct regular formative assessments in addition to periodic summative assessments and document these on a weekly basis, enabling timely preparation of progress reports and quarterly report cards
  • Lead Morning Discipleship within the homeroom class

Classroom Manager

  • Execute homeroom duties
  • Create and implement a classroom management plan
  • Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.)

Parent Advocate and Communicator

  • Communicate weekly with parents through Monday Packets
  • Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled and when needs arise

Community Member

  • Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development, and teacher work days
  • Attend mandatory after-school events
  • Attend extra-curricular activities when available

Steward

  • Physical classroom space
  • Laptop
  • Classroom and playground equipment
  • Curricular materials

The Middle School Humanities Teacher is a full-time exempt 10-month position with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid student holidays, life insurance, long-term disability, and free tuition for children of employees.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://elijahhouseacademy.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1433266-465623.html

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