SLOCA’s VISION OF AND FOR EMPLOYEES

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those that are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

POSITION PURPOSE / JOB SUMMARY

• We always seek highly motivated people to inspire and be part of a great team while working with children. Our community is friendly, vibrant, and dynamic. Ideal candidates enjoy collaborating with teams but are also capable of working independently. A growth mindset and a willingness to learn are essential, as is the commitment to provide an enriching and safe environment for students and their families as we partner for each student's success.

JOB STRUCTURE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Exempt, full-time employee status
• Schedule days: Monday-Friday
• Monday-Thursday as a core LMS teacher, teaching Grammar, Literature, History, Math, Latin, and Science (work with LMS team to share in the preparation of lessons)
• Friday - build on and implement outdoor education classes for students 1st-8th
• Attends staff meetings and required training
• Reports to the LMS Lead Teacher
• For Friday program, reports to the Community Life Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required:
• 2 years of experience teaching and/or leading in a classroom setting.
• A Bachelor’s degree in education or an equivalent area of study is required.
• Experience with Classical Education is highly desirable.
• A basic understanding of technology, including knowledge of Word, Pages, Excel, Slides (or PPT), Google, etc.
• Other requirements for employment include a current First Aid/CPR certification and Live Scan clearance through SLO Classical Academy.
• SLOCA-specific:
• A willingness to learn about and support the mission of SLO Classical Academy passionately
• Committed to supporting and upholding the school’s unique makeup as non-sectarian and accessible to families and employees from various backgrounds and beliefs

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover multiple subject areas while inspiring the developing curiosity
• Collaborate with grade-level teaching teams to provide an enriching, thoughtful, and developmentally appropriate curriculum that incorporates the tenets of Classical Education at SLOCA
• Provide quality instruction and learning opportunities for students in the lower-middle school (5th-6th) level Mondays-Thursdays; additional levels 1st-8th Fridays
• Spend a reasonable amount of time out of class on curricula development, lesson planning, and preparing to provide in-class services
• Attend and take part in various school events
• Attend necessary meetings such as IEPs, Family Action Plans, department, and team meetings, etc.
• Provide a safe environment and supervision at all times while creating a positive learning space
• Openly communicating with families and staff at all levels
• Developing and implementing daily and weekly lesson plan activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program
• Perform other duties as required

• Staff members must adhere to all Administrative Directives and applicable SLOCA Policies, including those expressly outlined in the Field and Employee Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift to 50 pounds on a limited basis. Able to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and move around campuses easily for extended periods. Able to work irregular hours to attend or support meetings, school events, etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person