We are looking for teachers and staff who . . .
- have found and continue to find Life and personal transformation in the teachings of Jesus Christ
- have a compassionate heart for children, respecting them as fellow human beings
- recognize that a teacher is also a learner
- respond to the Ambleside educational philosophy with enthusiasm and a readiness to embrace our pedagogy
Open Positions:
Full-time Administrator
Full-time Classroom Teacher, 3rd-4th Grade
Full-time Classroom Teacher, 5th-6th Grade
Part-time Music Instructor
Part-time Spanish Instructor
Click here to download a Teacher Application
Prospective Educators--FAQ’s
- What are the educational requirements to be hired as an Ambleside teacher?
- What is involved in the application process?
- What can I expect in terms of support and training?
- What are the educational requirements to be hired as an Ambleside teacher?
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a specific or general field of study is required.
- Ambleside does not require our teachers to be certified by the state of Florida. Nor is teaching experience a requirement.
- Ambleside teachers must possess a willingness to put forth maximum effort (especially the first year as one becomes acclimated to our Curriculum and Methods.
- Ambleside teachers are highly reflective people. A love of learning, reading and healthy relationships are a must.
While Ambleside does not require school parents to sign its faith statement, teachers must demonstrate a personal conviction in support of each of the following:
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2)The Ambleside Charter
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3)The Ambleside Statement of Faith
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4)The Nicene Creed
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5)The Ambleside Code of Professional Conduct & Procedure for Reporting Educator Misconduct
- What is involved in the application process?
All applicants must:
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1) Complete the Teacher Application and questionnaire and provide two professional references (one from someone you have supervised and another from someone who has supervised you.)
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2) Provide official copies of your college transcripts.
- 3) Read one or more of the following books about our educational philosophy (Reading must be completed before an interview. These books are available for sale at the school office or from book retailers.)
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Charlotte Mason Reviewed by Jenny King
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For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
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When Children Love to Learn edited by Elaine Cooper
- Any titles in The Home Education Series (6 Volume Set) by Charlotte Mason
- 4) Comply with requirements for a criminal background check.
- 5) As a show of support and positive personal conviction, sign each of the following documents: the Ambleside Statement of Faith, the Nicene Creed, the Ambleside Code of Professional Conduct, and the Ambleside Charter.
- What can I expect in terms of support and training?
Ambleside teachers are provided on-going training and support from the administration as well as off-site training at the ASI model school in Fredericksburg, Texas. The off-site training consists of a three-day Ambleside Internship during the academic year as well as one week of training during the summer break, known as the Summer Institute. Additionally, each week staff are given time to study together one of Charlotte Mason’s books in the Home Education Series. Specific, practical training is also provided in the form of various texts and discussions at weekly staff meetings. Regular classroom observations are intended to identify areas of teacher strength and weakness, and to provide teachers with the needed support, counsel and encouragement they need as they grow in the practice of the Ambleside educational philosophy.
