Kindergarten Teacher (Faith-Based Homeschool Collaborative)

Welcome to Summit Christian Academy! We are an innovative homeschool program that delivers a classical academic collaborative model for K-6th grade. If you love being supported in teaching effectively to a small classroom of up to 12 children, and if you love a healthy culture of living out your faith, supporting children where they are and encouraging families in their homeschool journey, then this is the job for you!

Summit Christian Academy is seeking a passionate and qualified Grammar School Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a classical and engaging learning environment for students in K-6 (as assigned), fostering a love of learning, and ensuring academic and social-emotional growth.

Assigned area of instruction: Kindergarten Teacher

Please apply by 5pm Mountain Time on Friday, March 14, 2025. Employer reserves the right to extend the job posting if this position vacancy has not been filled.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and learning objectives. Implement pacing guide and maintain assignment posts in the online platform. Enter lesson plans and assignments into Gradelink.
• Foster an organized, respectful and Christ-loving classroom environment that focuses on the good, true and beautiful.
• Create a positive and supportive culture that believes in home discipleship and loves encouraging homeschool families.
• Consistently exhibit spiritual maturity and be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue, both in the classroom and in your personal life.
• Have a thorough knowledge of and interest in the subjects assigned to teach
• Differentiate instruction to support all students who show up prepared and wanting to learn.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress and school events.
• Maintain accurate student records and comply with all school policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support student learning and school initiatives.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and other extracurricular activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field preferred
• 5 years of teaching experience in the age/subject you are teaching
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for working with children and a commitment to student success
• Proficiency in using technology in the classroom
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Preferences:

• Strong understanding of Classical Education & homeschool experience preferred
• Teaching certification not required.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

This job description is not intended to be a complete delineation of all the possible responsibilities of this position. Rather, it is a general description of the basic tasks the incumbent will be normally required to perform and be evaluated upon. In addition, it is expected that the incumbent will comply with all applicable school policies and guidelines set in place by the Executive Director.

Additional Information:

Summit Christian Academy and Summit Homeschool Academy will jointly employ a single teaching position. Each entity will compensate the incumbent according to the hours worked fulfilling its respective teaching, planning, and other scheduled duties. Generally, morning instructional hours (8:00 AM to 11:30 AM) will fall under the employment of Summit Homeschool Academy, while afternoon instructional hours will be managed by Summit Christian Academy. Both Summit Christian Academy and Summit Homeschool Academy have aligned workplace policies to provide consistency for the employee.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Summit Christian Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, and local law, unless it is required as a bona fide occupational qualification or a particular status protected by federal, state, or local law contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of the School.

Summit Homeschool Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, and local law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19,000.00 - $21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Literacy Teaching: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado Teacher License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19,000 - $21,000