What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grammar School Teacher - 3rd Grade position at Covenant Christian Academy?
Covenant Christian Academy is seeking a qualified, full-time elementary level teacher for a third grade classroom position. Candidates should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in elementary education and have had experience teaching in the classroom at the elementary school or middle school level.
Qualifications of the successful candidate will include:
- Mature Christian faith and the ability to nurture this faith in children;
- Proven experience in managing an elementary classroom with a welcome measure of structure while maintaining a spirit of grace and community
- The ability to provide strong foundations in reading, mathematics, writing, science, history and Bible;
- The willingness to take initiative in researching, writing, and implementing a classical philosophy and curriculum in a school community that continuously looks to reflect on and improve teaching practice;
- The readiness to collaborate with colleagues, specialists, parents, and the larger school community; and,
- Be willing to sign CCAs Statement of Faith and Core Values. Must maintain the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model and mentor both in and out of school, to students, parents, fellow faculty members and employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living.
Applicants should have a strong background in English Language Arts and Mathematics. A solid understanding of the Science of Reading and its implications, and experience with instructing writing across the curriculum is required. A familiarity with Singapore Math is preferred.
Contract runs: September 2025 through June 2026; teaching is on a 10 month cycle.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, professional resume (showing no gaps in employment), Christian faith statement, and philosophy of Christian education summary.
Position will remain open until filled. Candidate interviews will be scheduled following review of requested material. Position may be filled at anytime through the search process once a desired candidate has been identified.
