Lower Grammar (Elementary) Science Teacher

Job Title: Lower Grammar (Elementary) Science Teacher
Location: 341 East Wildcat Reserve Parkway Highlands Ranch CO 80126
Schedule: MondayFriday 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Compensation: $45000 - $65000 annually.

The estimate represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include the candidates education years of experience in classical Christian education and specific skills in comparison to other employees already in the role.
Employment Type: Exempt (Salaried)

Why join Arma Dei Academy

Arma Dei Academy raises the standards beyond what our culture expects by training students to reason discern and aspire.

It is difficult to find a school that maintains excellent academic standards while building a strong biblical foundation. Arma Dei Academy provides both! A classical Christian education teaches students how to think and not just what to think. We encourage thoughtful intelligent faith and help students pursue excellence with humility. We partner with parents to help children thrive and flourish intellectually & spiritually.

For more information about Arma Dei Academy visit .

What We Offer:

Health and dental insurance (Full-Time Only)

Short-term and long-term disability (Full-Time Only)

Life insurance (Full-Time Only)

Advanced degree reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Role Purpose:

Faculty Members at Arma Dei Academy collaborate closely with Grade Level Teachers Department Leads and Deans to provide an excellent classical and Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others.

Shaping Curiosity Your Role as an Elementary Science Teacher

• Integrates biblical truth across all subjects and disciplines.
• Demonstrates consistent application and implementation of classical pedagogy within the classroom including poetry chants jingles songs and the classical tools of the Trivium in mimetic and Socratic teaching.
• Collaborates through weekly meetings and seeks assistance and direction from the Grade Level or Discipline Lead as needed.
• Understands course scope sequence and materials help teacher include curricular pacing and implementation.
• Establishes and maintains a well-organized classical classroom that follows the guidelines provided.
• Collaborates with Grade Level or Discipline Lead and School Dean ensuring alignment and consistency in pacing behavior systems projects and special events within the grade level.
• Ensures quality and timely dissemination of information to students and parents through established systems.
• Informs and educates parents in the classical Christian education model as opportunities arise.
• Cultivate relationships with students models and assist students through the peacemaking process as needed.
• Trains students in character manners and respect organization management and care of property.
• Establishes manageable class routines to accomplish basic tasks such as taking attendance daily cleaning schedules materials storage distribution etc.
• Fully embraces trains implements and enforces the published behavioral expectations inside and outside of the classroom at all times.
• Collaborate with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
• Consults with Grade Level or Discipline Lead and Dean of Academics when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
• Works with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead to ensure proper documentation of student and parent concerns.
• Utilizes Canvas grade books and maintains up-to-date course homepages as required by the Dean of Academics.
• Employs a variety of techniques in addition to formal testing to measure and communicate a students progress.
• Ensures that report cards are an accurate reflection of teachers professionalism by accurately communicating a students performance ability and character.
• Follows all published academy policies found in the Employee Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.

Additional Areas of Contribution:

• Complete additional assigned duties including but not limited to lunch recess carline and homeroom supervision.
• Contribute to all-school evening events such as Back-to-School Night Recitation Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Work closely with their Direct Supervisor on a professional development plan.

Qualifications for Success:

• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) preferred but not required.
• Experience fostering science learning among students in the elementary level is also preferred.
• Spiritually vibrant Christian displaying Christ-centered servant leadership that integrates faith and work in a spirit of humility.
• Classical Christian Education experience preferred.
• Approaches teaching with humility curiosity and a desire to continuously grow.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the subject matter students and the daily work of teaching.
• Communicates effectively and thoughtfully ensuring clarity and approachability in both writing and speech.
• Fosters a culture of respect teamwork and collaboration among colleagues.

Important Information:

All applicants are required to complete the full application questionnaire in order to be considered. Thoughtful responses are an important part of how we assess readiness for the role and alignment with the mission and culture of Arma Dei Academy.

In addition please note that professional references are required as part of the application process. We encourage you to have your references prepared should you wish to proceed.

Arma Dei Academy adheres to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). For further information please contact .

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