Middle School Humanities Teacher

Job Description

Position Goals :

Elijah House Academy is searching for an experienced teacher for the 2025/26 school year who believes in and embodies our philosophy of education such that his or her curriculum and instruction cultivates within our students a love for the humanities. This teacher will be responsible for developing a mastery of the content, relevant skill sets, and habits needed to develop such a love within the students.

Position Reporting Responsibility:

This position reports directly to the Dean of Academics.

Position Functions and Essential Duties:

Teacher:
Teach the curriculum as approved by the Dean of Academics
Create and/or enhance lesson plans for content areas
Submit weekly lesson plans/daily objectives in a timely manner
Conduct regular formative assessments in addition to periodic summative assessments and document these on a weekly basis, enabling timely preparation of progress reports and quarterly report cards
Lead Morning Discipleship within the homeroom class

Classroom Manager:
Execute homeroom duties
Create and implement a classroom management plan
Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.).

Parent Advocate and Communicator:
Communicate weekly with parents through Monday Packets
Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled and when needs arise

Community Member:
Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development, and teacher work days
Attend mandatory after-school events
Attend extra-curricular activities when available

Steward:
Physical classroom space
Laptop
Classroom and playground equipment
Curricular materials