What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Teacher position at Pinnacle Classical Academy?
Overview
Pinnacle Classical Academy is a classical Christian K4-12 in Little Rock, AR. The Pinnacle Classical Academy Teacher carries out duties and responsibilities to the glory of God and to the benefit of the educational program. The Teacher is immediately responsible to the Headmaster for all academic matters of the school according to the policies and procedures established by the Board. The Teacher 1) should consistently exhibit by precept and example the fruits of the Spirit and spiritual maturity serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school, 2) should actively support the school’s pursuit of wisdom, virtue, beauty, truth, and goodness through curriculum instruction and modeling, and 3) should faithfully promote the school’s distinctly classical Christian philosophy of education as it impacts the educational and spiritual benefit of each student. The teacher is contracted by the PCA Board of Directors for a period of either 10 months or 12 months and reports directly to the Headmaster.
Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instruction: Will be devoted and passionate about teaching, seeking every possible opportunity to teach our students. The Teacher will:
- Model a love of learning, especially a love of reading great books.
- Teach classically, using pedagogy consistent with the Trivium and The Seven Laws of Teaching.
- Integrate subjects and instruct from a biblical worldview.
- Work as a form of worship, with high expectations of student conduct and preparation.
- Shepherd students’ hearts and building relationships.
- Live out the gospel to students and parents.
- Develop student leadership through discipleship opportunities in the classroom.
- Develop a school culture that loves beauty, truth, and goodness as expressed in the liberal arts.
- Improve the existing curriculum to reflect the continuous improvement and growth of our students and school.
Professional: Provides an orderly teaching environment that reflects God’s grace and goodness as well as firm boundaries and loving accountability. The Teacher will:
- Fully support all policies, procedures, and guidelines in governing the operation of the school.
- Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, staff to promote a positive learning environment.
- Steward classroom materials and equipment effectively.
- Seek help and advice from colleagues and supporting administration.
- Take advantage of training opportunities and seek out information for professional development, continue to improve in content knowledge and the art of teaching well.
- Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
- Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all communication (24-hour response is expected on emails and GroupMe texts during the school week).
- Attend and participate in scheduled faculty and committee meetings and other school sponsored events.
- Demonstrate good stewardship of time, including the time of others, by being present at school for the contracted hours, being punctual for duties and starting and ending classes on time.
- Project a positive professional and respectful attitude toward others, including students, parents, the school board, the administration, faculty, and staff.
- Exercise proper discretion in matters such as confidential information and personal opinions or concerns about school operations, students or staff, including adherence to biblical principles of communication.
- Keep a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste.