Rhetoric Humanities and Classical Studies Teacher

Rhetoric School Humanities and Classical Studies

• Do you LOVE 3 day weekends (NO school on Fridays!)?
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• Are you excited to share your love of science with the next generation at a classical, Christian school? 

We would LOVE for you to join our encouraging community at Austin Classical School. 

ACS is currently seeking a full-time Rhetoric Humanities and Classical Studies Teacher.  This teacher is responsible for teaching Ancient Literature, Rhetoric and serve as a Writing Coordinator. 

We are looking for a professional who:

● Loves and serves Jesus wholeheartedly
● Truly enjoys teaching and engaging with high school students
● Demonstrates a passion for the Sciences and the ability to impart a love for this discipline
● Has a deep passion for truth, goodness and beauty within the scope of a liberal arts education
● Has experience with classical pedagogies and a desire to teach in the classical Christian tradition
● Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
● Enjoys working as part of a team of believers called by God to create a school dedicated to His glory
● Has strong classroom management skills to help good students achieve high levels of excellence
● Is a self-starter with a positive, “can do” attitude and a sense of humor
● Demonstrates a willingness to continue to learn and grow as a professional
● Joyfully affirms our Statement of Faith
● Possesses a bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching experience
 

Responsibilities

● Classroom teacher for 2 sections of 9th grade Ancient Literature,  3 sections of Rhetoric and serve as a Writing Coordinator. 
● In executing these responsibilities, teachers will
o Create a joyful, grace-filled classroom environment where students enjoy learning together
o Develop lesson plans for both on-campus and home days
o Communicate consistently, truthfully, and graciously with students and parents
o Engage students in age-appropriate classical instruction
o Set measurable objectives for students to move towards mastery
o Assess students formally and informally and reflect results in their grade and conduct reports

o Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom, taking care of curricula and equipment
belonging to ACS and encouraging students to uphold the school-wide expectations regarding classroom behavior
o Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Rhetoric including monitoring students at lunch and chaperoning student events

On-Campus Time Requirements:

● Summer faculty mandatory training days will be held: TBD.
● On-campus days for the School of Rhetoric are Monday-Thursday throughout the school year (TBD). Faculty who teach first period classes must be on campus by 7:40a; otherwise, teachers are required to be on campus at least thirty minutes prior to their first class of the day.
● Monthly faculty meetings are held on one Friday of each month from 9a-1p.
● There is a student retreat and an evening open house for parents soon after the start of the school year.
● For other important dates and breaks, see the academic calendar on our website.
 

Reports to: Greg Jeffers, Head of Rhetoric
 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Teachers are paid twice a month from August through May.
 

For more information about ACS, please visit our website www.austinclassical.org . If you are interested in joining the ACS Team, please send your resume and cover letter to Liz Brown, Hiring Coordinator at liz.brown@austinclassical.org.