EMPLOYMENT

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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 for Fall 2024:

To apply for a position listed below, please complete the following requirements and send all documents to personnel@theambroseschool.org.

  • 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.
  • Complete a written response to Dorothy Sayer’s essay the “Lost Tools of Learning” (Teacher Candidates Only).
    Lost Tools Of Learning Essay-Dorothy Sayers

 

North Campus Pre-K Instructor: We are seeking a part-time grammar school instructor for the 2024-2025 school year to teach Pre-K on our North campus that meets at Foothills Christian Church. This class meets three mornings a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a total of 12 hours of class time. The ideal candidate will have a cheerful disposition, be energetic and able to conduct a well ordered classroom. Preferred candidates will possess a bachelors degree 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 desire to become part of our community. Please include a cover letter that details your faith story and how your past experience could be utilized at our school.

Locust Grove Drama Assistant: We are seeking a part time assistant to help our drama department with backstage management and costuming. The hours for this position range from 3-5 hours per week with additional hours required a few weeks before each performance. The drama assistant attends all Wednesday club time drama classes from 3-5 pm with additional hours required a few weeks before each production. We produce four drama productions per year, including an upper school play (fall), a junior high play (spring) and the two 5th grade plays (spring). Responsibilities include reserving rooms for rehearsals and performances, communicating information to parents of important performance information, collecting and managing all props and costumes (including makeup and hair), coordinating ticketing, programs, and doors on performance dates. Ideal candidates will have a love for theater and experience working backstage. Please include a cover letter that details how your Christian faith impacts your daily life.

Locust Grove Maintenance Manager: We are seeking a full-time maintenance manager to oversee all aspects of maintaining the physical building and grounds on our Locust Grove Campus. General duties and responsibilities include; responding to teacher and staff maintenance requests, tear down and set up for events, daytime facility cleaning and trash removal of main areas, work with vendors as assigned (e.g. landscaping, HVAC, janitorial, etc), schedule and complete projects during school breaks, repair and painting as needed, maintain storage areas, and other maintenance duties as assigned. Please include a cover letter that details your faith story and how your past experience could be utilized at our school.

 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.