3rd/4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lafayette Academy: A Classical School

Cultivating Wisdom of the Mind and Virtue of the Heart

3rd/4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Our Core Values
Are you seeing a crisis in education? At Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, supported by Hillsdale College, we are on a mission to elevate the barren educational landscape for our students. Classical education ignites minds, cultivates virtue, and prepares students to be contributors of excellence and goodness to their world. Join us in cultivating a foundation for lifelong learning, character, and success.
We are looking for world-class individuals who love exceptional education and character, love children and want to see them succeed.

Furthermore, we are interested in team members with whom the following values resonate:

Habitually Inquisitive
We delight in learning and are naturally curious. We take the initiative to expand our knowledge and share it with our community so that we may grow together. We seek to wonder and remain curious.

Ardently Devoted
We are whole-heartedly dedicated to our students and believe in their limitless potential. We value learning how to think, not what to think. We do not subscribe to indoctrination or ignorance but rather provide a liberal arts education that will empower our students to honor what is good, true, and beautiful.

Supportive
We are team-players who collaborate to secure the best outcomes for our school community. We value the unique role each of us plays in building a strong foundation. We edify the good we see in one another to maximize the talents everyone offers.

Coachable
We are humble and willing to seek help. We listen, are receptive to ideas, and actively apply
those lessons. We self-reflect because this makes us stronger. We can acknowledge room for growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Job Overview
Lafayette Academy is looking for four exceptional 3rd/4th Grade Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative mindset and a passion for creating a learning environment that encourages students to appreciate and embrace what is good, true, and beautiful.

As a 3rd/4th Grade Teacher, you will guide students in developing foundational academic skills, character, and a love of virtue.

Key Accountabilities
Literacy Instruction:

• Teach spelling, reading, grammar, and composition to develop strong foundational literacy skills.

Literature:

• Teach our classical literature, including stories and poetry, in a way that develops critical thinking and a love for reading.
• Encourage thoughtful discussion, analysis, and interpretation of literary works.

History:

• Engage students in understanding historical narratives and their connection to modern life, fostering civic awareness, emphasizing both historical events and the values and virtues they promote.

Mathematics:

• Teach mathematics with a focus on building problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and mathematical reasoning.

Lunch and Recess Duties:

• Supervise students during lunch and recess to ensure a safe, positive, and structured environment.
• Promote good manners, respect, and positive social interactions among students.

Qualifications for the Ideal 3rd/4th Grade Teacher

Passion for Classical Education

• Deep appreciation for classical education and its focus on developing critical thinking and intellectual virtues.

Motivated and Inspiring:

• A passionate, self-motivated individual with a genuine interest in encouraging and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

Communication and Organizational Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to effectively manage the classroom, engage students, communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues.

Modeling Character

• Embodies the virtues of wisdom, humility, and responsibility, both in and outside the classroom.

Alignment with School Values

• Commitment to the school’s mission of fostering academic excellence, virtue, and moral growth in students.

Educational Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Classical training is preferred but not required. All employees will receive professional development in classical education philosophy and pedagogy.

This combination of skills, experience, and passion for classical education will make the ideal candidate and educator at Lafayette Academy: A Classical School.