Upper School Math Teacher

Upper School Math Teacher 

Job Description

Employee Type: Full or Part-time
Date Prepared: 2/20/2026
Reports To: Upper School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:
The Upper School Math Teacher (USMT) provides math instruction to Logic School (middle school) and Rhetoric School (high school) students as the foundation for a robust classical education and future learning. He/she has a clear understanding of grade-level standards and communicates the content of each subject effectively based on its incremental nature. The USMT works collaboratively with the Upper School Principal and Upper School teaching team to build a vibrant educational program at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she animates ACA’s mission and math education by delivering engaging lessons, integrating Christian faith and learning, building a partnership with families, and growing professionally in a community of fellow learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Math Instruction
Provide math instruction for multiple grade levels (sixth-grade math, algebra, etc.).
Divide lesson time effectively between lectures and demonstrations, allowing sufficient time for in-class drills and homework assignments.
Provide additional strategies and resources for struggling students and 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, and attend staff development and in-service meetings.
Provide grade-specific and math-specific feedback to ACA administration.

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 and 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 preferred.
Ability to commit to ACA mission, statement of faith, and employee standards of conduct.
Minimum of one year of classroom teaching experience.
Familiarity with Classical Christian education (preferred) and willingness to be trained in the 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
$27,000–$60,000 annual salary depending on experience, qualifications, and teaching load (part-time vs. full-time).
PTO: Two to four full days per year, depending on teaching load (in addition to days the school is closed).
Sick Leave: Two to six full days per year, depending on teaching load.
Partially sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% for full-time employees and 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.