Upper School Science Teacher

UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Job Description

Employee Type: Part Time
Date Prepared: 2/20/2026

Reports To: Upper School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:
The Upper School Science Teacher provides science instruction for various science courses at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she works collaboratively with the Upper School Principal and Upper School teaching team to build a robust science program at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she envisions and pursues opportunities to progressively improve science education and ensures quality instruction across all science courses and grade levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Science Instruction

Provide science instruction in earth science and life science (middle-school level) courses.

Divide lesson time effectively between lectures, student demonstrations, and labs, allowing sufficient time for in-class drills and homework assignments.

Provide additional strategies and resources for struggling students; provide additional resources for gifted/advanced students.

Maintain a clean, orderly, joyful learning environment at all times.

Grade and return all student work within one week of its original submission.

Participate in regular (monthly, unless otherwise specified) teacher-curriculum meetings.

Participate in ACA’s Master Teacher Development program or other required staff development; attend staff development and in-service meetings.

Provide grade-specific and science-specific feedback to ACA administration.

Cultivate collaboration and partnerships with area classical (and other) science program leaders.

Pursue continuing education and best practices related to science education (e.g., science education-related publications, conferences, society memberships).

Assist with research and development of potential honors and/or AP science courses.

Partnership with Parents

Participate in parent-related special events throughout the year (e.g., Exordium, Speech Meet).

Maintain regular communication with parents through weekly updates, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and informal interactions.

Respond to parent communications in a timely manner.

Strive to resolve any parental concerns.

Learn parent names and greet parents personally as opportunity presents.

Support of ACA Mission, Culture and Teaching Efforts

Model school values and culture; lead by example.

Cultivate a solutions-oriented outlook, a mentality of proactive action rather than reaction, a balance of excellence and grace, and a demeanor that glorifies God.

Cultivate camaraderie and team-building with fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (minimum); Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Ability to commit to ACA mission, statement of faith, and employee standards of conduct.

Classroom teaching experience (one year minimum).

Familiarity with Classical Christian education (preferred) and willingness to be trained in classical Christian educational model.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$25,000–$30,000 annual salary (part time), depending on experience, qualifications, and teaching load.

PTO: two full days per year (in addition to days the school is closed).

Sick Leave: three full days per year.

Partially sponsored health and dental insurance plans (60% for full-time employees & 50% for dependents; 50% for part-time employees working 20+ hours/week).

Life insurance: $25,000.

Reduced ACA tuition for dependents (10% for part-time; 20% for full-time).

Employee Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University.