Ivy Classical Academy is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Prattville, Alabama, in August 2024.
Ivy Classical is a tuition-free public classical charter school.
It is part of the Hillsdale College network of classical charter schools, a network of schools united by curriculum and purpose.
Ivy Classical will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year.
Ivy Classical is now accepting applications from new and experienced educators for all K-5 positions.
Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence.
The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of Ivy Classical Academy: To train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a content-rich classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.
Lower School (K-5) Teachers are the primary teachers for a class of 18-25 students in the core subject areas: English (including Literacy, Grammar, and Literature), Mathematics, History, and Science.
Lower School Teachers are also exemplars of Ivy Classical’s Virtues and actively seek to develop strong moral character in students.
*Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Lower School Teachers Include:*
* Planning and teaching content-rich, language-rich, and engaging lessons, primarily using the pedagogical techniques of direct instruction and Socratic discussion
* Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the classroom
* Continuously improving instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional development, and independent study
* Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond
* Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model
*Qualities and Characteristics of a Successful Lower School Teacher:*
* Bachelor's degree or above in any subject area
* Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy, particularly in literacy instruction
* Knowledge of the classical model of education
* High moral character
* Thoughtfulness, compassion, and a love of learning
*Salary and Benefits:*
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise
* Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program
* If interested, send your resume to Ivy Classical Academy's Head of School, Dr.
David Withun, at dwithun@ivyclassical.
org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* 1st grade
* 2nd grade
* 3rd grade
* 4th grade
* 5th grade
* Kindergarten
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School subjects:
* English
* ESL
* History
* Math
* Physical Education
* Reading
* Science
* Social Studies
School type:
* Charter school
Work Location: In person
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