The successful candidate will be a highly motivated educator with the following qualities and skills: Knowledge of and demonstrated excellence in the craft of teaching;A desire to support and raise up students in their learning;Management of a classical classroom that uses direct instruction, discipline, structure, and high expectations for all to achieve measurable academic and moral success;A solid understanding of effective and balanced assessment practices;Ability to analyze data and skills to format data into effective programs and instructional decisions;A commitment to supporting students to achieve personal excellence and lead lives of virtue;An understanding of the classical liberal arts tradition, and of the ends it is meant to achieve;A solid desire to support and advance the philosophy and purpose of the Calgary Classical Academy;A willingness to contribute to school culture through committee work and extracurricular activities;A robust sense of intellectual, moral,



and aesthetic discernment;The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively;Excellent organizational skills;Intellectual seriousness and depth, and a commitment to learning for its own sake;Well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

Work Location This position is based at Alberta Classical Academy, Bridgeland Campus, located at 231 6th Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 3Y1.

Philosophical Question Please provide a response of no more than 400 words to ONE of the following questions: What is the ultimate purpose of education? (i.e. what kinds of souls should it aim to produce?) Why should we read old books? Describe a book, philosopher, or thinker that has shaped your approach to teaching How would you diagnose the main problem(s) in public education today? In what sense do the liberal arts help make a person free? We thank you for your interest in CCA; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

📌 1 0 Fte Teacher Grade 1 Alberta
🏢 York Region District School Board
📍 Alberta