Teacher at Veritas Press

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Teacher

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States | Contract | Fully remote

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

Application Form

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email *

Phone *

Time Zone *

Were you referred by someone, and if so, whom?

Tell us briefly about why you are applying (Cover Letter). *

Have you ever used our products? If so, which ones, when and how?

Are you familiar with Classical Education from a Christian Worldview? Tell us a little about that.

Resume *

LinkedIn Profile

Facebook Profile

Twitter Profile

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Marital Status

Spouse Name

Child #1 Name

Child #1 DOB

Child #2 Name

Child #2 DOB

Child #3 Name

Child #3 DOB

Child #4 Name

Child #4 DOB

If you have more than 4 children, please list them by name and birthday.

Will your children attend Veritas Scholars Academy?

If yes, which children?

Will your grandchildren attend Veritas Scholars Academy?

If yes, please list the children by name and date of birth.

Please explain any health concerns that may impact your ability to teach.

Please give the name of the church you are most closely affiliated with.

Please give the Church's Address, City, State and Postal Code

Please provide the Church's denomination.

Please provide the Pastor's name.

Please provide the Pastor's phone number.

Did you attend Graduate School?

Graduate School: Name and Location

Graduate School: Major

Graduate School: Degree Earned

Please give the name of your High School.

High School: City and State

Year High School Diploma was earned.

Current or Most Recent Workplace: Name of the School/Business

Current or Most Recent Workplace: City/State

Current or Most Recent Workplace: Dates of Employment

Current or Most Recent Workplace: Subject(s) Taught/Duties

Current or Most Recent Workplace: Administrator/Manager Name and phone number

Current or Most Recent Workplace: Reason for Leaving

Please list most current employment first for the last 2-5 positions you have held: 1) Name of School/Business, 2) City/State, 3) Dates of employment, 4) Subject(s) Taught/Duties, 5) Administrator Name & Phone, 6) Reason for Leaving.

If you answer YES to any of the questions below you must list all offenses and for each provide date of charge/conviction. Conviction of a criminal offense is not a bar to employment in all cases. Each case is considered on its merits. You may omit minor traffic violations, offenses committed before your 18th birthday and offenses that have been expunged.

If hired, you will be asked to provide state background checks from all states you have lived in during the past three years. Please proceed to the next question now.

Were you ever convicted of a criminal offense or pleaded no contest?

Are you currently under charges for a criminal offense?

Within the last 10 years have you been fired from your job for any reason?

Have you been professionally disciplined in any state?

Use this space to explain any YES answers from the last 4 questions.

Describe what it means to be a Christian and substantiate your faith in Jesus Christ.

Describe what is meant by "Reformed Theology" and describe what you believe regarding it.

Express your thoughts on classical Christian education.

List the books you have read in the last 12 months.

In what languages are you fluent?

What level of work are you seeking?

Are you interested in substitute teaching?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us regarding your application?

Professional Reference #1: Name, Phone, and Relationship to Applicant *

Professional Reference #2: Name, Phone, and Relationship to Applicant *

Professional Reference #3: Name, Phone, and Relationship to Applicant

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