5th-8th Grade Science and AP Physics Teacher

Coram Deo Academy offers a rich culture and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance: 75% for employee only and 50% for employee plus dependents (Coverage Begins Immediately)
• Health Savings Account: Up to $50/month Employer Match with a $50 Employee Contribution
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – Up to 3% Employer Match With 3% Contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy of $30,000.00
• CDA Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child(ren) up to $22,500.00
• Five (5) One-Day Holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day
• Six (6) Full Vacation Periods: Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas (Two Weeks), Spring Break, and Summer Vacation
• Personal/Sick Leave: 40 hours (First Year) and 80 hours (Second and Subsequent Years)
• Master’s Reimbursement Program: 75% reimbursement for tuition costs up to $20,000.00

Position Summary

The 5th-8th Grade Science and AP Physics Teacher is responsible for instructing students by utilizing requisite content knowledge and classical pedagogy in the discipline of science and physics. Potential courses could include AP physics, earth science, life science, and physical science.

Spiritual Requirements

Coram Deo Academy hires individuals that profess the historic Christian faith. The Nicene Creed describes the minimum understanding of and subscription to Christian belief required of employees of the Academy. Every employee must also profess to be a Christian believer and subscribe to this statement. As evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in their lives, Coram Deo Academy expects all employees to be actively involved in a local church where their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.

Essential Job Functions

• Display Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching.
• Exhibit skill in training, instructing, and disciplining students in a manner that fosters spiritual growth.
• Work to build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another.
• Commit to Biblical peacemaking.
• Teach students by utilizing Christian principles and classical philosophy and pedagogy.
• Communicate regularly with administration and parents in a timely manner.
• Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices.
• Actively participate in faculty and district meetings.
• Complete CDA’s Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements.
• Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide.
• Maintain online grades in CDA Connect, per CDA policy.
• Grade assignments and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Prepare classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Record and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using positive, proactive communication techniques.
• Create a vibrant teaching atmosphere.
• Understand and adhere to all CDA policies and procedures, as written in the Administrative Policy Handbook, Campus Protocol, etc.

Essential Qualifications

In addition to the following, applicants must agree with CDA’s mission, vision, core values, and goals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• First-hand knowledge of Christian, classical, & collaborative educational model preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and in depth understand of History subject matter.
• Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in assigned grade levels and courses.
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills needed (Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to learn and utilize online platforms for remote teaching via computer and personal wi-fi.
• Utilize effective communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff.
• Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations.
• Exhibit good listening skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of child development particular to the assigned grade levels.
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Prompt and timely attendance.
• Appropriate modest attire and social media presence.

Physical Work Environment

The work environment will vary from potentially very loud situations such as cafeterias and playgrounds to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings. The majority of time will be spent indoors with consideration for adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel. The employee must be able to work in air conditioned and heated environments under florescent lighting.