Christian School Instructional Faculty (Colorado)– Early Childhood, Elementary; Upper Elementary

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