Classical Teacher Certification Instructor

Summary

Taylor University seeks qualified instructors for its Classical Teacher Certification program, offered in partnership with the Society for Classical Learning and ClassicalU. Instructors will teach courses related to classical Christian education, provide student support and feedback, and contribute to the formation of classical Christian educators. Candidates should have experience in classical Christian or related educational settings, strong teaching and communication skills, and a committed Christian faith with active church involvement. Applicants must support Taylor University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and related foundational documents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Master’s degree preferred in classical teaching, education, or related subject area. Including, credentialing in classical teaching certification.
• Prior experience in classical education setting, classroom teaching, education, or setting related to classical Christian education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Masters degree in the relevant discipline or Masters with 18 credit hours in the discipline

Classes we are currently hiring for:

• Education History: The Story and Core Principles of Christian Classical Education
• Classical Christian

Education

• Applied as a Living Tradition in the United States
• Classroom and School Culture: Shaping Student Loves and Virtues
• Pedagogy in the Classical Tradition: Teaching in Support of Student Growth and Learning
• Student Assessment in Classical Christian

Education

• Principles Practices of and Guidance, Feedback, and Evaluation

• Great Books, Classical Languages, and Fine Arts: Vertical and Horizontal Integration Across the Curriculum

• Student Division Level and Subject Area Practicum

• https://www.taylor.edu/academics/courses/classical-teacher-certification

• Supplemental Information

States we are currently hiring from:

• Arizona

• Arkansas

• California

• Colorado

• Florida

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Kentucky

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Minnesota

• Mississippi

• New York

• North Carolina

• Ohio

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Pennsylvania

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Washington

• 01

Please describe your experience with classical Christian education:

• 02

• Have you taught within a classical Christian school setting?

• Yes

• No

• 03

If yes, please describe your experience:

• 04

Please list any previous experience teaching college-level, graduate-level, professional development, or teacher training coursework:

• 05

Briefly describe your experience of salvation and personal growth through faith in Jesus Christ, including how your faith influences your life and work:

• 06

• Do you regularly attend church?

• Yes

• No

• 07

Name of Church:

• 08

• How long have you attended this church?

• 09

Other Church Involvement (check all that apply):

• Small Group / Bible Study

• Serving Ministry

• Worship Team

• Youth Ministry

• Teaching / Leadership

• Missions / Outreach

• Other

• 10

• Taylor University, the Society for Classical Learning, and ClassicalU have partnered to offer a Classical Teacher Certification program designed to equip and support classical Christian educators.

Please indicate which course(s) you are interested in teaching:

• Education History: The Story and Core Principles of Christian Classical Education
• Classical Christian

Education

• Applied as a Living Tradition in the United States
• Classroom and School Culture: Shaping Student Loves and Virtues
• Pedagogy in the Classical Tradition: Teaching in Support of Student Growth and Learning
• Student Assessment in Classical Christian

Education

• Principles, Practices, Guidance, Feedback, and Evaluation

• Great Books, Classical Languages, and Fine Arts: Vertical and Horizontal Integration Across the Curriculum

• Student Division Level and Subject Area Practicum

• 11

Please briefly describe your qualifications or experience related to the course(s) selected above:

• 12

• If someone referred you, please let us know who.