Upper Grammar Classroom TeacherNaperville Christian Academy

Upper Grammar Classroom Teacher (Full-time)

Do you love to see sparks of deep discussion begin as students talk about an event in history or a theme in literature? Are you a person who cares about the character development of your students as much as their academic progress? Do you desire to work with other dedicated teachers in a joyful, collaborative environment that has a well-established classical curricular program? Then Naperville Christian Academy (NCA) is the place for you!

NCA has been educating students grades Preschool – 12th for over 25 years in the western suburbs of Chicago. We are a tightly knit – passionate – creative – and exceedingly motivated group of educators brought together by our shared love of Christ and the pursuit of discipleship in ourselves and our students.

We are searching for a classroom teacher who loves the Lord wholeheartedly, exhibits a call to teaching, demonstrates a love for students, and desires to teach according to the classical tradition. You will enjoy a caring working environment, a support team of colleagues and a place to joyfully serve. Benefits and student tuition discount options are available. Please send a resume to hiring@ncaclassical.org. We look forward to connecting with you!

Our classroom teacher is responsible for:

• Teaching a classical, Christian curriculum to the students in either 4th or 5th grade

• Training students to glorify God by working hard in school and loving one another

• Collaborating with other faculty members to integrate learning and share best practices

• Mentoring students in character development

• Pursuing professional development to continually hone the art of teaching

Qualifications for our teachers:

• Faculty members must be committed Christians with membership in good standing in a local church that is in full agreement with NCA’s statement of faith.

• Faculty members must themselves be in full agreement with the NCA Statement of Faith.

• Faculty members must demonstrate the Christian maturity necessary to model godly behavior and attitudes for their students. The qualifications for this maturity are best described in Scripture in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

• Faculty members must exhibit support and commitment to the Classical and Christian methodology of education as demonstrated in part by their written application and responses to interview questions.

• Faculty members must exhibit a lifelong love of learning as demonstrated by continuous study in various fields of interest.

• Faculty members must be committed to professional growth including reading, coursework, and seminar attendance. Regular classical training is required through the duration of employment at NCA.

• Faculty members must show evidence of a love for children.

• Faculty members must show evidence of a God-given gift for teaching as demonstrated by an excellent track record of teaching children, supported by references from parents and supervisors.

• Faculty members must exhibit professionalism in their speech, demeanor, preparation, punctuality, and dress.

• Faculty members must exhibit enthusiasm as well as competence in being able to implement the curricula of NCA.

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