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Job Opening for Fall 2010! - Agia Sophia Academy, an Orthodox Christian School in Beaverton, Oregon, is accepting applications for a licensed and experienced K/1 teacher for the next school year.
AGIA SOPHIA ACADEMY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TEACHER POSITION: KINDERGARTEN/FIRST GRADE TEACHER
BEAVERTON, OREGON
About Us:
Agia Sophia Academy is an Orthodox Private School in Beaverton, Oregon offering a K-5 Elementary Program and a Montessori Pre-School. Our mission is to educate the whole child by providing a rich academic curriculum grounded in Orthodox Christian values, while fostering love of learning, personal responsibility and respect for each person. Accordingly, we have set the following goals:
- To offer academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment.
- To teach students "how to learn" as well as "what to learn".
- To cultivate a life-long love of learning in our students.
- To act as an extension of the parental role of educating the child
- To further form character in our students so they will become productive and good members of our communities.
- To draw families more fully into the life of the Church.
- To honor God and educate others in the Faith
Job Announcement:
We are currently looking for an Early Childhood Elementary Teacher that is a practicing Orthodox Christian, who views this position and Agia Sophia Academy as a ministry and an opportunity to serve God. The Candidate must be able to instruct students in all subject areas, including math, reading, writing, social studies, science, handwriting, spelling, the Orthodox Christian Faith, social skills and moral development. This teacher will be expected to regularly assess student progress and communicate with the parents on a regular basis. Curriculum development, classroom setup and the ability to implement the school’s vision is a must. This position will require an energetic teacher with a love for integrating curriculum and interest in being part of a small growing school.
In addition, the ideal applicant will demonstrate the following: excellent verbal and written communication skills; computer and word processing skills; must be a life-long learner, who is both flexible and adaptable; the ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team; and the ability to create a positive and nurturing Christian environment for the student.
Reports To: Principal
Length of Assignment: 10 month school year
Principle Duties:
- Instruct and assess students
- Curriculum development and implementation.
- Manage classrooms of multi-age groupings and different learning styles
- Maintain frequent contact with parents
- Encourage and develop Community Partnerships and Volunteerism
- Maintain the continuity of the Orthodox Faith throughout the curriculum
- Work cooperatively with other teachers and staff
- Screen current and prospective students and participate in Admissions
- Serve on committees and engage in group work as necessary
Qualifications:
- Practicing Orthodox Christian
- Bachelors Degree
- Oregon Teaching License or Comparable Teaching Experience with willingness to pursue state licensure
- Early Elementary (K-2) Teaching Experience
Application Process:
To apply please send a letter of interest, a resume, letter of recommendation from Parish Priest and two other letters of reference, and a completed application (available on our website at www.AgiaSophiaAcademy.org) to:
Personnel Subcommittee
Agia Sophia Academy
14485 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
The Application Deadline is May 1st, 2010
 [K/1 Teacher Needed]
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