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Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Westside Christian Academy
Published
January 24, 2025
Location
23096 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio
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GRADE THREE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Full-time, begins August 2025
We seek a dynamic educator to join our faculty as we come alongside parents to raise their children to be all that God desires.

The third grade teacher will be responsible as a godly role model to instruct young children according to a biblical worldview and classical methodology, for which we provide on-going training and a mentor teacher. Our teachers enjoy children while inspiring them to high standards and the pursuit of genuine Christian faith. This teacher will collaborate with another third grade teacher and be part of an experienced team. Class size at WCA averages 16 students and parents are truly partners.

WCA offers a teacher training program for all faculty called the Arete Institute. The Arete Institute for Classical Christian Instruction is committed to equipping teachers with the tools and wisdom to cultivate excellence and virtue in education. Our mission is to empower classical Christian teachers to fulfill their calling with integrity and grace, embodying the teachings of Christ in both their lives and classrooms. We train educators to inspire a love for learning, nurture shepherding relationships rooted in the gospel, and shape students who discern truth through the lens of Scripture. Through regular observations, mentoring, coaching, and prayer support, we stand beside our teachers as they seek to uphold the mission and embrace the distinctives of Westside Christian Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Spiritually mature Christian in agreement with WCA’s mission, philosophy, and statement of faith and
    with a joyous love for children
  • Passion for Christian education and at least basic knowledge of classical methodology
  • Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred
  • Teaching experience with young children
  • Ability to instruct with a Biblical Worldview
  •  Excellent communication/people skills
  • Basic proficiency with technologies
  • A sense of humor

As a PreK - 12 Classical and Christian school in suburban Cleveland, WCA is committed to quality instruction through the lens of a Biblical worldview in a nurturing environment. We use classical methodology that includes grammar, Latin, logic, rhetoric and daily instruction from God’s Word. WCA is a family-oriented community, united by the bond of being Christ followers who desire our children to grow in godly character with a zeal for learning.

To learn more, explore our website at WWW.WestsideAcademy.org

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/891453675

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