Maternity Leave Substitute

Koinonia Academy Upper School Teacher Job Description

Beginning: Mid-February, Full-time

Koinonia Academy is a Catholic, Classical PreK-12 school; we are looking for an enthusiastic upper-school teacher who can teach two high school history classes and two high school English/Literature classes.  Classes are Medieval to Renaissance history, and Renaissance to Modern history – with parallel literature classes.

The candidates should have a passion for their subjects equal to their love of teaching and forming students in the Catholic faith.

The candidate should be available for school duties, such as a roster of morning drop-off, and dismissals.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Head of School, Mr. Ohbayashi, at headofschool@koinoniaacademy.org. More information about the school and curriculum can be found on our website at www.koinoniaacademy.org.

Summary:

Teaches by:

creating an atmosphere that values learning for its own sake;
encouraging students to persevere in their studies and to cultivate the skills; motives, and knowledge needed flourish as human beings;
sustaining student growth both academically and morally;
establishing good rapport with the students and their parents;
building a community characterized by civility and respect based on the person and teaching of Jesus Christ.
Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
Understanding of, and agreement with the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Catholic Classical Education at Koinonia Academy
Experience

Teaching experience is strongly preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts and a call to the teaching vocation,
Ability to teach well, as demonstrated by references, a demo lesson, and classroom management skills,
Mastery of subject matters to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and a willingness to learn and implement the pedagogy of a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts Education.
Personal Qualities

Credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ and acceptance of the teachings of the Catholic Church
Practicing member of the Catholic Church
A love for teaching and the recognition that every child is a child of God
Views teaching as a high calling and is prompt and professional with school duties
Self-educator and lifetime learner
Well-spoken, teachable, and committed to grow, learn, and develop new understanding and skills
Understanding of and ability to articulate Biblical worldview into all subject matters to be studied
Maturity and emotional stability and the ability to communicate with faculty and parents
Heart for children, ability to interact with and lead children, strong desire to see children learn well, to know God, and to love God.

Job Responsibilities with Students:

Demonstrate a passion for faith education, history, quality literature, and integrated learning.
Display a genuine love for God, love of scripture, and love of learning
Pray for each student in the class and model a positive Christian demeanor.
Plan teaching schedule with the help of the Lead teacher and Head of School
Work through the curriculum at an appropriate pace, with ongoing assessment of how each child is progressing through the material
Use formal and informal assessment tools to measure students’ progress
Individualize instruction according to each child’s needs while moving everyone toward high standards of achievement
Identify and address academic or disciplinary problems, document situations and/or alert the Lead Teacher/Head of School or parents when appropriate
Respect the confidentiality of students, families, and colleagues by using the highest degree of discretion in all communication
Complete administrative tasks to maintain smooth operation of classroom
Present completion of Protecting God’s Children prior to beginning teaching
Complete the Praesedium Sexual Harassment Certification prior to beginning teaching

With Parents:

View parents as students’ primary teachers
View parent-teacher communication as highly important and valuable; express to parents a commitment to teach and nurture their child
Communicate with parents when issues arise with their child, whether in academics, discipline, or other matters
Make parents aware of what is being taught at school through work sent home and other means
With Other Teachers:

Work with other teachers to sharpen each other’s teaching, share wisdom, and share experience
Contribute to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff
Participate in teacher mentoring relationships
With the Head of School

Bring discipline or academic problems to attention of those leaders early, keeping them abreast of general progress and specific problems that arise
Participate in training, prayer life of KA, and other meetings and initiatives
Respect and upholds school policies and standards delineated in the faculty and student handbooks and in faculty training
Perform both teaching and non-teaching tasks with attention to quality, detail, timeliness, and professionalism

Reporting Relationships

Report directly to the Head of School, and members of the Leadership Team