Cair Paravel Latin School is seeking a Rhetoric School humanities teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
Key Requirements:
• Love for God
• Love for students
Basic Requirements:
• Strong Christian testimony and commitment, including modeling and spiritual leadership for students
• Commitment to living in accordance with Biblical standards
• Agreement with the CPLS Statement of Faith (copy available at cpls.org)
• Commitment to the classical Christian vision
• Passion for classical Christian education or a willingness to learn more
• Personal love of learning
• Subject-matter expertise – At a minimum, expertise in History is required. Specific expertise in Roman History and Modern History (Western tradition) is preferred.
• Organizational skills and aptitude for managing a classroom
Preferred Qualifications:
• Classroom/teaching experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in history, humanities, or history/humanities education, and preferably from a liberal arts college
• Training and/or experience in classical Christian education
• Versatility and/or expertise in other specialties, i.e., other curricular or extra-curricular areas
Responsibilities:
• Serving as a Christian minister to and model for students
• Teaching history (likely Roman History and Modern History) and other courses/responsibilities as assigned
About Cair Paravel Latin School:
CPLS is the region’s leading non-denominational classical Christian school and aspires to become the premier classical Christian liberal arts school in America. Our mission is to cultivate classically-trained lifelong learners, committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, who will enrich their community and God’s kingdom. Founded in 1980, CPLS is one of the oldest classical Christian schools in the country and is a charter member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools. CPLS is accredited by ACCS but does not pursue accreditation with governmental agencies. CPLS serves approximately 400 students in grades K-12.
CPLS has a unique environment and truly believes in a faculty of friends. We do 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. CPLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin. Learn more about us at cpls.org.
For more information or to request an application, please contact Logic/Rhetoric School Principal Darren C. Walker at dwalker@cpls.org.