Position Summary
Legacy Christian Academy is seeking a caring, organized, and dependable Campus Instructor to join our Christ-centered hybrid homeschool program.
Campus Instructors provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction during our Tuesday and Thursday campus days while preparing students and families for guided homeschool learning throughout the rest of the week. This position requires strong classroom leadership, clear communication, careful preparation, and a genuine desire to partner with parents in their children’s academic and spiritual development.
Our instructors help create a structured, encouraging, and relationship-driven learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging and age-appropriate instruction during Tuesday and Thursday campus days.
- Prepare lesson plans, assignments, projects, and instructional guidance for both campus and homeschool learning days.
- Maintain a structured, safe, respectful, and encouraging classroom environment.
- Communicate clearly with parents regarding assignments, expectations, classroom activities, and student progress.
- Support and encourage parents as educational partners within the hybrid homeschool model.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with students and their families.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, preparation, and necessary instructional materials.
- Support classroom volunteers and parent helpers when applicable.
- Assist with field trips, classroom celebrations, chapel, and other program events.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and collaborative planning opportunities.
- Follow all Legacy Christian Academy policies, procedures, and campus safety expectations.
- Work collaboratively with LCA leadership and the instructional team.
- Encourage students academically, socially, spiritually, and relationally within a Christ-centered environment.
Personal Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates a growing Christian faith and Christ-like character in both personal and professional life.
- Supports the mission, values, and vision of Legacy Christian Academy.
- Has a heart for children, discipleship, education, and family partnership.
- Maintains a joyful, respectful, dependable, and professional demeanor.
- Values teamwork, flexibility, encouragement, and healthy communication.
- Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Desires to support students and families throughout their homeschool journey.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous teaching, tutoring, homeschool, childcare, ministry, or educational experience preferred.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare lessons, manage assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with parents and school leadership.
- Familiarity with homeschool, hybrid education, or Christian education is preferred.
- Ability to pass all required background checks and comply with school safety requirements.
Program Structure
Legacy Christian Academy is a hybrid homeschool partnership program serving students in TK through fifth grade. Students attend campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays and complete guided homeschool learning with their families during the remainder of the week.
Campus Days
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Some lesson preparation, planning, grading, and parent communication may occur outside regular campus hours.
About Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy exists to partner with families by providing a Christ-centered hybrid homeschool program that encourages academic growth, character development, meaningful relationships, and a love for learning within a supportive community.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief statement describing:
- Your educational or childcare experience
- Your experience working with children
- Your Christian faith and involvement in a local church
- Why you are interested in serving within a hybrid homeschool program
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you consistently available to work on campus in Downey every Tuesday and Thursday from approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the school year?
- Are you able to reliably report to our Downey campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays by the required start time?
- Briefly describe your experience managing a classroom or group of elementary-aged children. What do you do when a student is disruptive or refuses to participate?
- Legacy Christian Academy is a Christ-centered ministry. This position includes prayer, biblical instruction, discipleship, and teaching from a Christian worldview. Are you willing and able to perform these responsibilities and uphold the school’s Statement of Faith? You can see our Statement of Belief: https://www.legacychurch.live/beliefs
Work Location: In person
