Logic/Middle School Teacher (Grades 6-8)

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Position Information Position Title: Logic/Middle School Teacher (Grades 6-8) Reports To: Logic School Coordinator Annual Salary: $60,000 Working Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. How This Role Fits into the Team Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. The Logic School Teacher plays a key role in guiding students as they transition toward greater independence in thought, helping them develop strong reasoning skills, intellectual curiosity, and disciplined habits of inquiry. Through intentional instruction, thoughtful dialogue, and collaboration with colleagues, the teacher equips students to pursue truth with clarity, humility, and confidence. Ideal Candidate An articulate, Socratic-minded educator who cultivates reasoning, clarity of expression, and intellectual courage in the Logic stage. They integrate rigorous content with Christian formation to prepare students for thoughtful scholarship and faithful leadership. Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree Pursue the ACSI Teacher Certification, Classical Educator Equivalent, CA Teacher Credential, or Master’s in Classical Education within two years of initial employment. Experience Professional working experience in relevant field(s). Professional Development Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year. Missional Alignment Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment. Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God. Faith & Conduct Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord. Serve as a minister of the Gospel. Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper. Employment Type & Compensation Employment Type Full Time Salaried, Exempt- 40 hours per week Sick Pay 72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Benefits 100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software Compensation Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available. Key Responsibilities Classroom Instruction & Homeroom Responsibilities Serve as the Logic II-III Co-Homeroom Teacher, setting the tone for a structured and nurturing learning environment. Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with the classical education philosophy. Organize and manage a structured, orderly, and visually beautiful classroom to promote a peaceful and effective learning environment. Implement effective classroom management strategies, routines, and rhythms to foster student responsibility and attentiveness. Monitor student progress, evaluate performance, and provide timely feedback on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character formation. Maintain and update the grade book on the school’s server for parent accessibility and transparency. Assist with assessing incoming students to determine grade-level proficiency. Keep lesson plans updated and uploaded on the school server, creating curriculum maps for all grade-level subjects. Commit to seeking out and pursuing personal and professional development to grow as a classical educator. Communication & Collaboration Communicate regularly with parents and fellow faculty members regarding student progress, classroom activities, and academic expectations. Participate in faculty meetings and professional development workshops to enhance instructional effectiveness. Collaborate with other educators to integrate reading strategies across different subjects within the logic school curriculum. Assist in school programming, including morning supervision, recess and lunch duty, drop-off and pick-up procedures. Professional Responsibilities Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers and secure a substitute when needing to be absent (sickness, doctor's appointments, jury duty, etc.). Complete regular report cards and progress reports in alignment with the academic calendar. Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice a year, with meetings scheduled after normal school hours as needed. Maintain updated lesson plans and curriculum maps on the school’s server for consistency and accessibility. Take responsibility for student learning outcomes, providing academic support and reasonable accommodations before, during, or after school when needed We are committed to building a faculty and staff that is full of passionate Jesus followers who are called to this sacred work. Our staff is essential to the flourishing of our students, our school, and our mission here in San Francisco. While we do not have a role open right now, we would love to meet you as a way of exploring future possibilities. If working for a school like Donum Dei excites you, we invite you to complete the application and start our interview process About Donum Dei Classical Academy Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God. School Information Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116 Phone: (415) 874-9631 School Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.