What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Grade Teacher position at The Oaks Academy?
Description
The Oaks Academy is a school where educators rediscover their love for the classroom, students thrive in a Christ-centered community, and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth. At The Oaks, the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich, classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved. Passionate educators who align with The Oak’s mission play a vital role in shaping both the hearts and minds of young learners.
With an average of 18 students per classroom and a classical, time-tested curriculum, Oaks Academy teachers are able to know and love every student entrusted to their care. They are able to focus on facilitating holistic, authentic learning in a collaborative, professional community. When educators like you join The Oaks Academy, they experience a renewed love of teaching.
Thank you for completing this application, the first step in our conversation about how you can be part of this exciting learning community, and where you can grow and thrive as an effective teacher.
Responsibilities
- Model and teach habits that help students grow in wisdom, compassion, and Christ-like maturity
- Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment to help students develop a lifelong love of learning
- Ensure students thrive as they develop strong relationships with God, others, ideas, and the world
- Know and love each student and family to promote their continued growth and development
- Facilitate student engagement with ideas and develop principled, critical thinking
- Actively participate in meaningful, ongoing professional learning
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for both internal (monthly) and external professional development
- Tuition discount (for your enrolled children)
- Before and aftercare, clubs, and sports discounts for your children
- PTO and Benefits (medical with HSA option, dental, vision)
- Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full-time teaching
- Highly collaborative environment with partner teachers
- An environment where relationships come first
- Generous Classroom Expense Budget
- Supportive Administration
Learn more about The Oaks Academy at www.theoaksacademy.org. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Oaks Academy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
