EMPLOYMENT

The Ambrose School does not require state certification for teachers. We have found that our form of education works best when we seek those who share our values and have a natural teaching ability.
In Grammar School, we seek the following:
- Classroom experience
- A passion for classical Christian education
- A love of children
- Organizational skills and aptitude for managing a classroom
- A personal love of learning
In our Upper School, we seek the following:
- Experience with or a passion for Classical Christian Education.
- A contagious love of learning.
- A demonstrated love of books, particularly The Great Books.
- Subject-matter expertise.
- A background from a classical Christian or Great Books school.
- Applicants must have a strong Christian testimony and be committed to the classical Christian vision. Applicants must demonstrate strong classroom aptitude and/or have excellent teaching references. Teacher certification not required. Teaching experience highly desirable.
As a rule, we always accept applications for Grammar School Teachers, particularly Upper-Grammar School, and Secondary Humanities Teachers. We are always seeking teachers with classical Christian backgrounds who desire to be part of our community of learners.
Our teachers must be committed, orthodox protestant Christians with a living faith in Jesus Christ.
Open positions
To apply for a position listed below, please complete the following requirements and send all documents to personnel@theambroseschool.org.
- Complete the appropriate application listed below.
Ambrose Employment Application
Ambrose Teacher Application
Bridge Teacher Application
Substitute Teacher Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter that details your experience with classical Christian education, and your faith story – how you came to know the Lord and how you are growing in your spiritual life.
- College Transcripts (Teacher Candidates Only)
- Complete a written response to Dorothy Sayer’s essay the “Lost Tools of Learning” (Teacher Candidates Only).
Lost Tools Of Learning Essay-Dorothy Sayers
Bridge Campus First Grade Instructor:We are seeking a part-time grammar school instructor to teach first grade at our Bridge campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the 2025-26 academic year. Our Bridge campus meets daily at The Vineyard Church and runs on a hybrid model including both in person classes and at home learning. During the grammar phase, children are eager to learn. We use songs, chants and rhymes to help children enjoy the learning experience. The ideal candidate will be energetic and ready to learn with the students as you guide them through the theme of God’s perfect plan. Preferred candidates will have an undergraduate degree, at least two years teaching experience and a familiarity with classical Christian education. We look for teachers who inspire students to love rather than just know, who seek to know God more fully, and who desire to become part of our community. Please detail your experience and your faith story in your cover letter.
Bridge Campus Grammar School Intern:We are expanding our Bridge program and are seeking a part-time grammar school teacher intern for the 2025-2026 academic year. The teacher intern will work alongside our grammar school teachers learning how to serve as a teacher within a hybrid educational model. Our Bridge campus meets daily at the Vineyard Church in Garden City and runs on a hybrid model including both in-person classes and at home learning. We look for teachers who inspire students to love rather than just know, who seek to know God more fully, and who desire to become part of our community. Please detail your experience and your faith story in your cover letter.
Locust Grove Assistant Maintenance Technician:We are seeking a part-time Assistant Maintenance Technician to help our Maintenance Manager maintain our physical building and grounds. General duties include: responding to teacher and staff maintenance requests, tear down and set up for events, facility cleaning and trash removal, snow removal and assist in coordinating the use of various spaces in the building and working with vendors to resolve maintenance issues. This is a year round position working approximately 8-10 hours per week. Please include a cover letter that details your experience and your faith story.
Locust Grove Bookkeeping Assistant:We are immediately seeking a bookkeeping assistant for our Locust Grove Campus. General responsibilities include; oversight of accounts payable, managing sales tax payments, SUTA, 1099 forms and managing the fixed asset inventory list. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality. This position is year round and is expected to work 15-20 hours per week. Please include a cover letter that details your faith story and how your past experience can be utilized at our school.
Locust Grove Campus Second Grade Instructor:We are seeking a full-time grammar school instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach second grade on our Locust Grove campus. The ideal candidate will be energetic and ready to learn with students, have an interest and understanding of Ancient Egypt and be able to guide the students through the second grade theme of the fruits of the spirit. Preferred candidates will have an undergraduate degree, a minimum of two years teaching experience and a familiarity with classical Christian education. We look for teachers who inspire students to love rather than just know, who seek to know God more fully, and who desire to become part of our community. Please include a cover letter that details how your Christian faith impacts your daily life, and how your education and past experience could be utilized at our school.
Locust Grove Third Grade Instructor:We are seeking a full-time grammar school instructor to teach third grade on our Locust Grove campus. The ideal candidate will be energetic and ready to learn with the students, have an interest and understanding of the early classical era, Greece, Rome and the life and ministry of Christ. Preferred candidates will have an undergraduate degree, at least two years of teaching experience and a familiarity with classical Christian education. We look for teachers who inspire students to love rather than just know, who seek to know God more fully, and who desire to become part of our community. Please include a cover letter that details how your Christian faith impacts your daily life, and how your education and past experience could be utilized at our school.
Substitute Teachers:We are always looking to add substitute teachers to our substitute list for all three of our campuses. Please complete the substitute application and include a cover letter that details how your Christian faith impacts your daily life.
The Ambrose School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions, scholarships, hiring, or other school-directed policies.