High School Rhetoric & Classical Studies Teacher

Classical Christian Schools; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Classical School seeks a full-time Rhetoric Humanities & Classical Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role integrates classical Christian pedagogy with a liberal arts approach and involves coordinating across School of Rhetoric and Writing Center activities.

The successful candidate will love Jesus, engage high school students in classical humanities, and collaborate with a team of believers to educate for truth, goodness, and beauty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrates a love for Jesus and a commitment to Christian liberal arts education.
• Experience with classical pedagogies and teaching in a classical Christian tradition.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of Ancient Literature and three sections of Introduction to Rhetoric (M–Th).
• Serve as Writing Center Facilitator two afternoons per week.
• Create a joyful, grace-filled classroom environment fostering student learning.
• Develop lesson plans for on-campus and home days.
• Communicate consistently, truthfully, and graciously with students and parents.
• Engage students in age-appropriate classical instruction and set measurable mastery objectives.
• Assess students and reflect results in grade and conduct reports.
• Maintain an orderly classroom and manage curricula and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Head of Rhetoric, including lunch supervision and chaperoning events.

Skills

Faith commitment

Passion for Humanities

Communication skills

Classical pedagogy

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Professional growth

Joyful faith affirmation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Austin Classical School seeks a full-time Rhetoric Humanities & Classical Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role integrates classical Christian pedagogy with a liberal arts approach and involves coordinating across School of Rhetoric and Writing Center activities.

The successful candidate will love Jesus, engage high school students in classical humanities, and collaborate with a team of believers to educate for truth, goodness, and beauty.