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JOB DESCRIPTION

Instructional Faculty – (1) Early Childhood, Elementary; (2) Upper Elementary

Steamboat Christian Academy (SCA) is seeking an exceptional early elementary classroom teacher who combines academic excellence with a Christ-centered worldview to provide students with a safe, engaging, and Godly environment in which to grow and learn. SCA teachers will partner with parents and other SCA staff to provide students with physical, academic, and spiritual support and guidance. Together, we will empower our students to be successful in school and provide them with a strong foundation for future growth. Classroom experience is preferred, but not required. A calling to teaching is desired along with a passion for Christian Education.

Faculty members at Steamboat Christian Academy (SCA) are charged with pursuing the SCA Mission which is to glorify God by providing an excellent academic environment rooted in the word so that our students grow to understand their unique identity in Christ Jesus. They will develop their God given talents and be challenged to use these in the academic environment, community, and beyond, as leaders for Christ. Students will engage in critical thinking through a Biblical lens, explore curiosities and live intentionally with enthusiasm for Christ.

SCA Faculty live out a compelling relationship with Jesus Christ, which is central to daily instruction and interactions with students, parents, and team members. SCA Faculty are not only masters of the curriculum, but they see each student as a unique individual to be known and loved.

Steamboat Christian Academy is a non-profit school, located in Steamboat Springs, Co. We are led by our Head of School, who works alongside the board of directors to carry out the mission and vision of SCA and ensure excellence. The SCA team is composed of highly qualified educators. Our teachers care deeply about pouring into their students - academically, spiritually, and physically so that they may become the best version of themselves and become leaders, who have confidence in Christ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity

Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships, and daily work Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service

Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Steamboat Christian Academy Christian Community Accept and uphold SCA’s Christian values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and other SCA foundational documents

Accept and abide by all affirmations in SCA’s Annual Statement of Commitment Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s staff, families, and the general public

Attend and participate in scheduled events, meetings, devotionals, and staff meetings

Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence

Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction

Implore meaningful instructional techniques and texture in the classroom to engage a variety of learning styles and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation Provide a learning environment and classroom management style built upon mutual respect and conducive to student learning

Provide a wide scope of instruction to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional

Use formative and summative assessments to inform classroom instruction Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-organized classroom

Maintain records including lesson plans, student progress reports and report cards Provide parents with regular updates of class and student activities, expectations and/or needs Have a basic understanding of the Christian Classical pedagogy or possess a desire to teach within this educational philosophy

Commitment to Students

Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation

Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each student

Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth, spiritual development, and achievement

Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with SCA team members to strengthen student performance and support

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate

Uphold and embody SCA’s culture as set forth by the SCA leadership

Model servant leadership, grace, and love in all relationships and interactions Provide team support regarding all matters, processes, and initiatives

Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word

Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

Participate in SCA Team meetings and continuing education, Chapel, and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor

Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback

Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development

RELATIONSHIPS

Lower School Faculty

Executive Director

Parents and Students

Other SCA departments and team members as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subjects to be taught

Advanced Degree in a related area is preferred

Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding, and an eagerness to learn spiritually Desire to teach within Christian Classical education; teaching certification or licensure preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.

POSITION TYPE: Student-engaged position. Traditional school calendar. August - May Start Date: early August report date, exact date TBD and somewhat flexible

HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt

Daily hours roughly: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on campus M-Th, Fridays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Instructional hours: 8:45 am - 2:15 pm, Fridays 8:45 am - 12:15 pm

SUPERVISOR: Head of School

START DATE: 8/3/2026