7th​/8th Classroom Teacher – Waco, TX

Address: 1300 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701

An Ambleside Classroom Teacher is first and foremost a lover of Jesus Christ, children and knowledge. Within this relational context, the teacher is responsible to set and maintain a positive (high-joy), inspirational, and peacefully authoritative atmosphere in and out of the classroom. Ambleside teachers love learning and want to introduce the life-giving ideas of many subjects to their students.

Every day the teacher is to instruct, expect, uphold, shepherd and specifically train students in “the habits of the good life” (students’ ways of relating to work and persons). Through provided ongoing training, regular observation and feedback, study and practice, the teacher is to become highly skilled in the Ambleside “method of a lesson” in both inspirational and disciplinary subjects. The teacher is to master the breadth and depth of assigned curriculum, upholding a rigorous standard of quality and quantity of student-produced work.

In a broad sense, the teacher represents the school in and out of the classroom and acts on behalf of the school by professionally and warmly interacting with all students, parents, teachers, staff and visitors. The Classroom Teacher reports to the Head of School.

Ambleside School of Waco seeks candidates who are spiritually mature in Christ and are mature and/or actively growing in being service and other-oriented, teachable, loving towards all persons (especially children), joyful, peaceful in/under authority, psychologically strong, growth-oriented, patient, hungry to know and share knowledge, intelligent, thorough, punctual, flexible, collegial, articulate, enthusiastic, and proficient in the disciplinary subjects, particularly pre-algebra, at a level appropriate to the position.

• Introductory knowledge of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy from Ambleside Schools International videos at whttps://amblesideschools.org/the-ambleside-difference/
• In agreement with Ambleside School of Waco's Statement of Faith
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid management and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Participation in ASI’s teacher training program (provided by school, travel may be required)
• Free and clear results on federal and state background check

Fill out an Ambleside Teacher Interest Form on our website, Ambleside Waco.org/Employment or contact us at info or call  for more information.

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