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If you find yourself enamored by classical Christian education, are a bible-believing Christian, and have a passion for learning, please consider applying. We encourage both educators and those with no formal education training to apply (all applicants for teaching positions must have a college degree). We have a variety of volunteer and paid positions within our ministry. We accept resumes and cover letters at any time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. If you would like to apply for a teaching or administrative position, please send a cover letter and resume to Foundations Academy, c/o Headmaster, Box 2701, Boise, Idaho, 83701.
    

2. If you receive an interview, you will need to fill out the following application: Foundations Academy Employment Application.
    

3. Feel free to call and check on any posted position. You may email questions to Headmaster at FoundationsAcademy.org. (Replace at with @ and take out the spaces.)
   
   Please contact us at 208-323-3888 for more information.
   Thank you for your interest in Foundations Academy and St. Ambrose Christian High School!

Foundations Academy or St. Ambrose Christian High School
P.O. Box 2701
Boise, ID 83701-2701

208-323-3888
FAX: 208-672-0522

STANDING POSITIONS

K-2 Teachers

3-5 Teachers

Latin or Greek Teachers

Higher-math Teachers

Teachers Aids

CURRENTLY OPEN POSITIONS

Math Teacher, School of Rhetoric

Hours

Full-time (5 classes) or part-time (3 classes), teacher contract.

Pay

• Depending on education and experience.
• Full tuition for school aged children at Foundations Academy.
• Medical, disability, and workman’s compensation Insurance for the employee.

Objectives

• To develop a love of mathematics for students in a classical Christian environment.
• To employ classical Christian methods in math including:
  • The integrated view of Math as a language of art, music, science, philosophy, and theology.
  • Explore the historical development of Math.
  • Expose the beauty of God’s world through Math.
• Train students who both know mathematical concepts and understand their use.

Duties

• Instruct one or two classes in Calculus from both a conceptual and college-level. Our texts include: Calculus: From Archimedes to Newton, Hahn. Calculus, 7th edition, Larson, Hostetler, Edwards.
• Instruct in Pre-calculus and trigonometry. Our texts include: Precalculus with Trigonometry, Foerster.
• Instruct in Algebra II. Our texts include: Algebra and Trigonometry (Houghton-Mifflin), Brown.
• Possible instruction in Geometry. Our texts include: Geometry, 2nd edition. Harold Jacobs.
• Possible instruction in Physics (11th grade).
• Possible instruction in Physical Science (7th grade).
• Provide input to our curriculum development committee regarding Mathematics in the secondary school.
• Other duties as assigned within the school environment (advising, curriculum, etc.)

Hours

• The contract year is approximately 180 days, including 1 week of training and several in-service days.
• Teachers receive 3 paid personal days, 7 sick days, and school holidays including approximately 2 weeks at Christmas and a week and spring break.
• Teachers begin in mid-August (teacher training) and begin teaching about 1 week before Labor Day. Teachers finish the year during the last week of May.
• The standard teacher day begins at 7:30 (at 7:50 classes begin). The math teacher may begin class at 7:00 for 0 hour. School ends at 2:10, with teachers contracted until 3:00 PM.
• Full-time teachers teach 5 courses daily, 50 minutes each.

Foundations Academy is a k-12 non-denominational, classical Christian school with a mission to encourage maturity in students as we unite faith and reason. The Academy was founded in 1995, was accredited in 2006, and presently has over 300 students. Our core curricular program includes the classical subjects of Latin, Greek, logic, rhetoric, theology and the great books. We also provide advanced math and science classes. Our students enjoy a strong music program, including a chime choir and orchestra, a house intramural program, interscholastic athletics, journalism, a successful mock trial team, and other programs. Our staff and teachers are dedicated to a culture where students are set apart by their eager desire to learn and their mature Christian character. The Academy plans to move into its new facility in 2009.

Boise, Idaho is on several “Best Cities” lists, including Forbes “Best Places to do Business” and Sperling’s “Best Places for Outdoor Activities”. Nestled against the Rocky Mountains at the edge of a high-desert plain, the city has a temperate climate with modest rain or snowfall. The “City of Trees”, as it is known, remains green as the Boise River irrigates the Treasure Valley. The city has an extensive network of wilderness biking and hiking trails departing from downtown into the mountains to the north. The nearby rivers are clear and clean, with abundant fishing. Skiing is less than 20 miles away. The City’s sports teams (Basketball, Hockey, Boise State University football, and baseball) provide opportunities for entertainment, as do the philharmonic, ballet, opera, and other arts programs. These factors combine to make Boise one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. People locate in Boise for the family-friendly atmosphere, low crime rate, low cost-of-living, and quality of life.