Lower School Teacher (K-2)

Sager Classical Academy is seeking a Lower Grammar (K-2) school teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Lower Grammar School is a 4 day-a-week, half-day model; teachers normally begin their day at 7:30 am and work through 12:45 pm. Teachers are required to attend school functions, professional development and administrative meetings which will usually occur outside of those hours. The annual salary for this position is $18,560.

Position Description Summary: This position is responsible for one classroom of up to 12 students. The Teacher is responsible for classroom instruction, creating lesson plans and assignments based on classical curriculum, assessing students with regular feedback, and for communicating well with parents who are partnering in the students’ education. Curriculum and materials will be provided. The position anticipates 20 instructional hours per week, plus additional preparation and grading time as needed.

Benefits: Benefits such as health insurance or a retirement savings plan are not provided by the school.

Start date: Summer 2023

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; agreement with and support of the school’s Statement of Faith; strong commitment to Christian education and direct experience with the Classical Model of education in previous roles either as a student or teacher.

Additional desirable qualifications:  Experience in teaching young children. A noticeable joy and excitement for teaching young children to love the Lord and to love learning.