Secondary Humanities Teacher

Position Objective:

To cultivate a classroom of joyful inquiry, where students learn how to think through Socratic dialogue and the discipline of academic writing. You should aim at an interdisciplinary approach, leaning on the classical value of subject integration so that students so the scope and application of what they are learning. You will nurture students’ ability to analyze the Great Books and express their ideas with clarity and grace, preparing them to be ready for life as articulate Christians.

Employees of The River Academy must agree with and strive to live their lives in accordance with our Statement of Faith, our core values, and our written policies and procedures

• Creatively prepares daily lessons according to the River Academy’s assigned course content
• Writes weekly lesson plans that outline lesson objectives, content, and student assessment
• Actively instructs students toward content mastery, and when content mastery is not achieved, works to help students grasp key concepts
• Monitors student progress through weekly assignments and tests
• Grades and returns student work/tests in a timely fashion
• Positively participates with other River Academy teachers and staff in a way that fosters teamwork
• Builds student relationships inside and outside of the classroom
• Actively participates in TRA House activities as able
• Attends all (or a portion if PT) of the student retreat in September
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Nurture and support students in their growing faith, knowledge of the Bible, and relationship with Christ and others

• The dialectic/rhetoric teacher reports directly to the principal

Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially with students)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Proven ability to teach middle school and high school students
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Tuition discount up to 100%
• Monthly discretionary bonuses up to $2,520 per year
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Summer employment opportunities
• Free financial planning