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Elective Teacher Position

Elective teachers are responsible for instructing students according to grade level. This position is a Friday Elective which will encompass musical and competitive drama.

The mission of Coram Deo Academy is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God.

Coram Deo Academy is a leading private school in North Texas, equipping graduates for a lifelong pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the presence of God. We disciple students to love Christ and His kingdom and to think, create, and compete with wisdom and virtue in a challenging world.

Our community is missionally aligned around the historically orthodox Christian faith, classical education, and our collaborative, University Model® approach. We aim to honor Christ in all that we are and do. CDA seeks to cultivate virtue in students through the training of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

CDA's faculty, staff, and leadership are at the forefront of our campus culture. Each is a servant leader and, in addition to exhibiting subject mastery, loves the Lord deeply and champions the diversity of gifts present in our student body. Our alumni carry deep gratitude for the dedicated men and women who helped shape and prepare them for faithful lives of influence.

CDA humbly serves as a thought leader in classical Christian education. We are a financially healthy, fiscally responsible, and generous school. Our facilities provide a welcoming space, telling a story of stewardship and stability.

In all things, excellence, for His glory.

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 here their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy's mission and statement of faith.

Display the love of Christ and encourage students in developing a relationship with Him

Demonstrate Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching

Establish a Biblical understanding of authority and commit to Biblical peacemaking

Focus on the heart when training, instructing, and disciplining children

Work to build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another

Teach students using Christian principles through classical philosophy and pedagogy

Create a vibrant learning atmosphere that fosters wonder and joyful engagement

Lead students through meaningful learning activities in alignment with the CDA Curriculum

Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide

Prepare classroom coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts

Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner

Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model TM approach

Record and maintain accurate student attendance

Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices

Evaluate and grade class work and assignments

Observe and manage student behavior and performance

Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings

Complete CDA's Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements

Perform additional administrative/other duties as needed

Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level

Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff

Collaborate effectively with faculty members within grade level or department

Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations, good listening skills, and strong planning and organizational skills

Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught

Prompt and timely attendance, modest attire, appropriate social media presence

Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi

Bachelors degree required

Knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred

Love of learning and commitment to continued personal growth

Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

Work in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment with occasional times outdoors