Teacher

Veritas Press is a Christian organization dedicated to providing the best classical Christian education materials and services anywhere. Veritas Scholars Academy ( Veritas Press ' Online Academy) consistently accepts resumés from exceptional teaching talent in all disciplines. If you are a highly skilled and caring teacher, please apply now. Our teachers enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere high speed internet is available. Description: Teacher is an independent contractor responsible for instructing courses as offered by VSA at mutually determined times, as defined in the teacher contract. Teachers are the most important component in a learning environment; therefore, VSA hires only the most qualified professionals to teach in our setting. Some Responsibilities: • Teach within the bounds of the Veritas Statement of Faith. • Operate within all parameters of the VSA Teacher Handbook. • Teach classes at regularly scheduled times. • Grade and return all assignments within 48 hours. Exception: Papers greater than two pages are to be returned no later than 10 days past the submission due date. • Attend monthly teacher meetings. • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of learning technologies (Learning Management System (LMS), online classroom). • Communicate routinely with students’ families (primarily messaging in LMS), specifically regarding student performance and progress. • Respond to families’ communications the same day when possible, and no later than two business days. • Communicate with students a minimum of one week before classes begin to ensure course expectations are clearly conveyed. • Communicate with students as needed outside of scheduled class hours to support and answer questions. • Complete quarterly comments to keep students and families well informed of students’ progress. • Ensure final grades are assigned and available for viewing by the close of the school year. • Assist administration in making placement determinations based upon students’ competency levels. • Maintain close contact with parents when students show signs of struggling in a course. Be prepared to offer well-considered, insightful solutions for struggling learners. Skills and Qualifications: • Conversant with and supportive of the reformed faith and classical Christian education according to the VSA Statement of Faith and Philosophy • Understanding one’s discipline with a strong biblical worldview • Ever-increasing familiarity with and appreciation for VSA curriculum • Skilled in effective communication via messaging and phone • Energized by interactions with students and families • Loves children, particularly the ages being taught • Has a servant’s heart and is relationship-minded • Works diligently day to day under direct and indirect supervision • Operates with a high level of professionalism, continually pursuing excellence Physical Demands: • Standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time • Extensive typing on QWERTY style keyboard • Extensive viewing of lighted computer monitor • Speaking and hearing • Reaching and bending • Lifting up to 25 lbs • Using hands to perform tasks • Working in standard office conditions with and near electronics Education: • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university • An advanced degree is desirable. Instructions: • Be sure to answer all questions marked with an * on the application; they are required • If you're not sure of any of the other answers, leave them blank • Please upload a resume; we prefer PDF format • In the Cover Letter section, please write us a brief note to tell us why you're applying; it can be as formal as you want it to be; we just want to get to know you • After you submit your application, you cannot edit it • If you close the application without clicking the SUBMIT button, your details will not be saved; you'll have to start over Originally posted on Himalayas