K-4 teacher Job at Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Lafayette Academy: A Classical School
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Lafayette Academy is looking for four exceptional K-4 Elementary teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative mindset and a passion for classical education and creating a learning environment that encourages students to appreciate and embrace what is good, true, and beautiful. As a K-4 teacher, you will guide students in developing foundational academic skills, character, and a love of virtue.

Key Accountabilities

1.  Literacy Instruction:

o Teach spelling, reading, grammar, and composition to develop strong

foundational literacy skills.

2.  Literature:

o Teach our classical literature, including stories and poetry, in a way that develops

critical thinking and a love for reading.

o Encourage thoughtful discussion, analysis, and interpretation of literary works.

3.  History:

o 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.

4.  Mathematics:

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

Qualifications for the Ideal K-4 Teacher

Passion for Classical Education

o Deep appreciation for classical education and its focus on developing critical

thinking and intellectual virtues.

Motivated and Inspiring:

o A passionate, self-motivated individual with a genuine interest in encouraging

and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

Communication and Organizational Skills: o Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to effectively

manage the classroom, engage students, communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues.

Modeling Character

o Embodies the virtues of wisdom, humility, and responsibility, both in and outside

the classroom.

Alignment with School Values

o Commitment to the school’s mission of fostering academic excellence, virtue,

and moral growth in students.

Educational Qualifications:

o 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.

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