About Veritas Classical Academy
Veritas Classical Academy is a tuition-free charter school dedicated to providing a classical education that emphasizes moral character and civic responsibility. We aim to educate the minds and inspire the hearts of young people through a content-rich curriculum.
Unique benefits of working at Veritas Classical Academy
- Veritas Classical Academy is the first classical charter school in the Chippewa Valley, offering its teachers a unique opportunity to bring classical education to an area where it has not been widely available.
- We pride ourselves in our ability to provide our teachers with excellent observations and coaching. One-on-one coaching occurs on a weekly basis and staff have frequent, school-wide professional development sessions. We also offer two weeks of summer professional development and training prior to the start of school.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in Wisconsin's teacher pension program.
Elementary Teacher Position Overview
This position requires a passion for student formation and school culture, and a deep commitment both to mastering classical education and working collaboratively within a vibrant academic and spiritual community. The highest aim of our elementary teachers is to foster the moral and intellectual growth of students by delivering well-prepared instruction in orderly, joyful classrooms.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver well prepared, classical instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, grammar, arithmetic, history, and science.
- Use Socratic inquiry and other classical teaching methods to engage students in meaningful discussions.
- Maintain a well-ordered, joyful, and respectful classroom environment aligned with the school's mission and philosophy.
- Collaborate with other faculty to ensure alignment across sections and grade levels.
- Model and instill habits of virtue, such as honesty, perseverance, and humility, in students.
- Foster a classroom culture that embodies the mission and vision of VCA
- Build strong partnerships with parents by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and behavior.
- Evaluate student performance through regular assignments, assessments, and standardized test results.
- Provide constructive feedback to students, promoting growth in knowledge, skills, and character.
- Prepare and submit progress reports and grades in a timely manner.
- Participate actively in ongoing professional development, including training in classical education and pedagogy.
- Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and school events.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support school initiatives and foster a vibrant school culture.
- Embrace and contribute to the mission, vision, and culture of Veritas Classical Academy.
- Support extracurricular activities, community events, and school traditions as needed.
- Teach and maintain school-wide procedures and systems.
- Maintain accurate and organized records for attendance, assignments, and communications.
- Supervise students during transitions, recess, and other non-classroom activities.
- Take ownership of academic results and work to continuously improve them.
- Actively participate in three-week summer professional development in preparation for the upcoming school year.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the administration.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Able to pass Wisconsin Fingerprint Clearance and background check
- Able to pass appropriate content knowledge exam required for state licensure
- Prior teaching experience is valued, but not required
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your resume to Jonathan Gray, Headmaster, at ...@veritasclassical.com