Teaching Faculty (OPEN INQUIRY)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

1. Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, units, and lesson plans for students within areas of expertise.

2. Instructs and assesses students in assigned academic subjects. Presents and reinforces learning concepts within the specified subject or subject area.

3. Establishes and communicates high expectations for all students.

4. Supports LCA’s core value of parent partnership through proactive, clear, and generous communication.

5. Establishes and maintains clear guidelines and procedures that ensure a physical and emotionally safe and effective classroom environment for all students. 

Culture & Engagement

1. Contributes to LCA culture through leadership, innovation, and engagement outside the classroom, including sponsorship of a student club, participation in a co-curricular program, and/or serving on a committee.

2. Performs miscellaneous other job-related duties as assigned, including study hall and/or lunch coverages and other operational needs. 

3. Participates in the spiritual life of the community and spiritual formation of students by attending weekly Chapel and participating in community service initiatives.

Growth & Development

1. In partnership with supervisors, develops and implements a professional growth plan including personal professional goals.

2. Is an active participant in faculty, division, and departmental initiatives and meetings through consistent attendance and engagement. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for LCA’s mission

• High integrity and role model as reflected in the characteristics of an LCA Christian Educator

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Happy and positive in their dealings with others

• Good listeners who desire to help students solve problems

• Respected and trusted by students and parents

• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner

• Knowledge of child development and especially of children in the age group of assigned positions

• Knowledge of current educational research and varied learning styles, skills and pedagogy in using various methods and strategies to address differentiated learning and challenge students beyond the required curriculum

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred

ENVIRONMENT

LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others. Recognizing that LCA is strongly committed to the historic Christian faith, we expect that candidates will subscribe to the Academy’s Statement of Faith, Standards for Christian Living and be active participants in a Christian congregation. 

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. A competitive benefits package is available.

In addition to submission of application and resume/CV, a complete application must include a cover letter.