General Employment Information
Applicants are requested to provide a resume and cover letter (no more than one page front and back) to include:
- Brief introduction of applicant, including current church membership/attendance
- Reason for seeking a position at Rockbridge Academy
- Why the applicant would be a good fit for this position
Unless otherwise noted, submissions may be mailed to Rockbridge Academy, 680 Evergreen Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 or sent via email to learning@rockbridge.org, attaching a Microsoft® Word document or a PDF.
Employment at Rockbridge Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Rockbridge Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Rockbridge Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.
General Qualifications for Employment
Teacher applicants should have a minimum bachelor's degree in the liberal arts, literature, history, mathematics, or science. Applicants must be members in good standing of an evangelical church, organized, good communicators, and possess a love for children, knowledge, and learning.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Health insurance, life insurance, 403(b) plan w/employer matching, long & short term disability, and dental reimbursement program.
Description: Rockbridge Academy is a classical Christian school, located between Baltimore and Annapolis, which seeks to teach students in an academic, Christ-centered environment according to the Trivium. Rockbridge has grown its secondary from one to two class sections per year, and all of the employment positions will be joining an experienced faculty.
Contact: Mr. Roy Griffith, headmaster, Rockbridge Academy; Telephone: (410) 923-1171; Email: learning@rockbridge.org.
The following positions are currently available
Grammar School Teacher
Rockbridge Academy is seeking candidates for a full-time grammar classroom teacher for the 2022-2023 academic year. The ideal teacher will possess a love for learning, a love for God’s word, and a love for children. The candidate must be organized and a clear communicator who demonstrates skill and passion for teaching and shepherding children. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational requirement for this position. Teaching experience and first-hand exposure to classical methodology are ideal. Willingness to work with students after school as a tutor, faculty advisor for clubs, or a coach for sports teams, a plus.
After the Bell Homework Club Leader
Oversee homework and play time for K-6 students from 3:20 until 5:30 daily. Responsibilities include serving a light snack, guiding students to observe good study habits, including working in groups with their classmates, helping with Math homework, and checking HAS sheets to ensure that homework is completed. Once homework is completed, the group will play inside, go to the playground, or attend home games being played on campus. Qualified candidates should be highly organized, love the Lord, and enjoy working with children. We are open to splitting this position between two people. This position reports to Mrs. Voelp.
After the Bell Club Programming
Do you have a passion that you would love to share with children? Seeking leaders for children's after-school activity clubs. Activities may include music, art, dance, sports, common arts such as sewing, carpentry or cooking, special interests such as chess, Legos or Lego robotics, and academic interests such as languages and math. Each club will meet one to two afternoons per week from 3:30-4:30 or 4:30-5:30 (these times are still approximate) on Monday through Thursday. A club may span all three sessions per school year or last for just one or two. Qualified applicants will love the Lord and have a skill or interest that they wish to share with a group of 8-15 grammar students. After the Bell is open to students from both Rockbridge Academy and from the broader community. The After the Bell program coordinator is Mr. Addison Baldridge.
Morning Bible Club Leader
Rockbridge Academy is seeking a Morning Bible Club Leader for the academic school year to prepare and present a simple Bible study for K-6 grade students who are dropped off before school. The Bible time will include a brief discussion of a biblical theme, coloring, prayer time, and recitation of grammar Bible memory verses. Materials will be provided by the school. Qualified candidates will love the Lord, love His Word, and enjoy working with children. The Morning Bible Club leader is asked to report to school by 7:00am Monday through Friday and will be done before 8:00. We are open to splitting this position between two people.