Whom Are We Seeking?

Harbor Christian Academy is seeking a logic-level humanities teacher who loves teaching, thrives in a middle school setting, and sets an example as a lifelong learner. By humanities, we mean the integrated, multidisciplinary study of literature, history, geography, composition, and philosophy. The logic school humanities teacher will teach 8th grade humanities to a class of approximately 14 students.

Who Are We?

Harbor Christian Academy is a classical Christian school in Houston's historic Denver Harbor neighborhood east of downtown Houston. Harbor Christian Academy seeks to make classical Christian education available to families regardless of their economic circumstance by providing scholarships through a partnership model. Harbor Christian Academy opened in 2018 with 14 students grades kindergarten to 2nd grade. For the 2024-2025 school year, Harbor Christian Academy will serve kindergarten to eighth grade students, with plans to add a grade each year as our students grow.

Harbor Christian Academy has three core distinctives: We are classical, we are Christian, and we are urban. By classical, we mean that we follow the time-honored educational tradition of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. We read the Great Texts, and we engage with the great questions of humanity. By Christian, we mean that knowing and pursuing Christ is the beginning of all of our academic endeavors. The Bible is not an isolated subject; rather, it is the foundation for everything that we learn. By urban, we mean that Harbor Christian Academy is of and for the city of Houston. Houston is the great international city of the 21st century, and we reflect that in our school community.

Profile of a Harbor Christian Academy Teacher:

• A lifelong learner whose education includes a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• An experienced educator who feels at home in a classroom environment
• A Christ-follower who endorses and lives by our Statement of Faith
• A passionate expert who pursues his or her subject matter with enthusiasm and ingenuity
• A community builder who invests in meaningful relationships with students and their families
• A missional educator with a gift for educating in a diverse, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged community
• A well-rounded Renaissance man or woman with diverse interests, hobbies, and recreational pursuits

Practices of a Harbor Christian Academy Teacher:

• Teach engaging lessons using classical Christian pedagogy
• Prepare and implement daily lesson plans
• Present a Biblical worldview through a variety of disciplines
• Promote peace, order, and beauty in the classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with the logic school team
• Embody professionalism and respect in speech, conduct, and physical presentation
• Establish strong relationships with students and families
• Model life-long learning through professional development, staff meetings, and training opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person