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Teaching at JH Classical Academy
Fall 2020 will mark our measured expansion to K-12 with the addition of 12th grade. A new facility is being planned that would double our capacity in 3-4 years. In anticipation of future growth, we do encourage excellent teachers seeking positions other than those currently open to begin a dialogue with us now.
At Jackson Hole Classical Academy high expectations are set for students, and teachers provide a high level of support. Similarly, we expect our teachers to embrace an ethic of personal and professional growth, and leadership equips them with nationally recognized mentors and classical training. Teachers serve as models, guides, and mentors to help students reach their potential.
The curriculum of JH Classical Academy focuses upon Western Civilization and embraces the Christian heritage that is foundational to American democracy. The Academy seeks teachers who long to participate in the renewal of education and, through it, the renewing of American culture. Our teachers challenge the mind and the heart of students, instilling within them a love for what is true and beautiful and a desire to pursue lives of virtue.
At Jackson Hole Classical Academy high expectations are set for students, and teachers provide a high level of support. Similarly, we expect our teachers to embrace an ethic of personal and professional growth, and leadership equips them with nationally recognized mentors and classical training. Teachers serve as models, guides, and mentors to help students reach their potential.
The curriculum of JH Classical Academy focuses upon Western Civilization and embraces the Christian heritage that is foundational to American democracy. The Academy seeks teachers who long to participate in the renewal of education and, through it, the renewing of American culture. Our teachers challenge the mind and the heart of students, instilling within them a love for what is true and beautiful and a desire to pursue lives of virtue.
Jackson Hole, gateway to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is visually stunning and offers an unsurpassed quality of life. Weekend and summer recreation opportunities abound. The attractiveness of Jackson makes housing difficult to find, therefore we do provide affordable housing for incoming teachers.
Teaching positions include full medical, vision and dental insurance. Housing stipend. Nine weeks vacation per year. IRA matching after one year.
If you would like to be considered for a teaching position, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@jhclassical.org along with a completed teacher application.
CURRENT OPENINGS
AMERICAN & EUROPEAN HISTORY TEACHER
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks a 9th grade American Humane Letters teacher. The 9th grade Humane Letters course focuses on America from 1620-1989. The reading list contains works of fiction and non-fiction that reveal essential elements of the era. In the classroom, students discuss works with a Socratic approach. The ideal candidate will also teach 6th grade American History, and 5th grade British History for the 2020-2021 school year.
ELEMENTARY TEACHING POSITION
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks a Kindergarten and a 4th Grade teacher experienced in classical pedagogy and prefer knowledge in Singapore Math and Spalding Phonics. Ideal candidates will be skilled teachers who love their subjects and their students and are familiar with the Charlotte Mason approach to habit formation. Elementary teachers cover a core liberal arts curriculum in language arts, math, history, and science, and are supported by specials teachers in art, music, Latin, PE, and chess.
MUSIC TEACHING POSITION
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks a classically trained music teacher with a passion for teaching music theory, vocal, and instrumental performance, as well as music history to grades K-9. Ideal candidates will be skilled teachers who love their subjects and their students and are familiar with classical pedagogy and prefer experience with the Charlotte Mason’s approach to habit formation.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks a Physical Education teacher for grades K-6. The Physical Education Teacher provides students of grades K-6 with safe, healthy, rigorous environments (including gymnasiums, classroom settings, and outdoor play areas) where they can learn a wide array of physically engaging activities and build a knowledge and skill base that will help them remain physically active outside school and throughout their futures.
ART TEACHER
ART TEACHER
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks an art teacher with a passion for teaching the classical skills of drawing and painting, as well art history content to support each lesson. Ideal candidates for this position will be skilled teachers who love practicing their own art and love the study of art history. Also, familiarity with classical content and methods is preferred. Experience with the Charlotte Mason approach to habit formation is beneficial. A desire to support a student’s behavioral and emotional success is essential.
The art teacher should be well versed in age appropriate projects for 5th through 9th grade students. Ideal candidates for this position are confident teaching middle school age students, flexible and eager to learn, support the Academy’s Mission and Vision and growth of the school.
CHESS TEACHER
Jackson Hole Classical Academy seeks a Kindergarten through 6th Grade Chess teacher experienced in chess pedagogy and preferably knowledgeable in a tournament environment, in order to prepare students to perform and prosper in a competitive atmosphere. The teacher must be able to manage groups of up to twelve students in an orderly and organized manner, implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to think strategically and to solve chess puzzles through the fundamentals of chess playing.
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Jackson Hole Classical Academy
P.O. Box 7466
Jackson, WY 83002
P.O. Box 7466
Jackson, WY 83002
Enrollment Inquiries:
Polly Friess
(307) 690-8396
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School Office
(307) 201-5040
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