Humanities and Curriculum Coordinator

Classical Christian Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Classical School seeks a dedicated Rhetoric School Humanities Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator to teach upper-level history or literature and align humanities curriculum for grades 7–12. The role involves five sections, weekly planning, supervision of Study Hall, and helping shape student culture while coordinating with grade teams and administration.

Applicants should have at least five years of teaching experience, an advanced degree in History or Literature, and affirm the ACS

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years teaching experience, preferably in a classical school.
• Advanced degree in History, Literature, or a closely related field.
• Must joyfully affirm the ACS Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Teach five upper-level history or literature sections (7th–12th).
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and on-campus schedule 7:40 AM–4:00 PM M–Th.
• Supervise Study Hall and fulfill duty rotations (morning/chapel, lunch, flex).
• Help shape student culture and contribute to conduct reports.
• Oversee humanities curriculum mapping, alignment, and evaluation for 7th–12th.
• Coordinate with 5th/6th grade teams and other coordinators for cross-curricular work.
• Participate in curriculum review meetings and summer development.

Skills

History education

Literature education

Curriculum mapping

Cross-team coordination

Classical education

Education

Master's degree in History or Literature

Job description

Position Description

Rhetoric School Humanities Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator Role Overview

Austin Classical School is seeking a dedicated Rhetoric School Humanities Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator. This dual role involves teaching upper-level humanities classes as well as overseeing the curriculum mapping, documentation, and alignment for humanities in the 7th through 12th grades.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Instruction: Teach five sections of upper-level history or literature courses (e.g., U.S. History, Modern History, The Novel, Modern Literature, Medieval & Renaissance History, etc.)
• Preparation & Planning: Prepare weekly lesson plans, with active planning and teaching time on campus from 7:40 AM to 4:00 PM M–Th.
• Student Support & Supervision: Supervise Study Hall and fulfill assigned duty rotations, which may include morning/chapel, lunch, and/or flex periods.
• Culture & Conduct: Help shape a vibrant student culture in the School of Rhetoric and contribute to Spring semester student conduct reports.
• Parent Communication: Conduct parent/teacher meetings as needed.

Curriculum Coordinator Responsibilities (7th–12th Grades)

• Alignment & Evaluation: Oversee humanities curriculum mapping and documentation, ensuring vertical alignment of content and skills progression through the logic and rhetoric stages. Review and evaluate current materials to make recommendations.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinate with 5th and 6th grade teams, Logic and Grammar School Heads, and other subject area coordinators to maintain cross-curricular integration and alignment.
• School Year Duties: Participate in curriculum review committee meetings, support teachers upon request, maintain organized curriculum documentation, and meet quarterly with administration regarding curriculum development and needs.
• Summer Duties: Facilitate summer curriculum development work, review and update scope and sequence documentation, and prepare materials for the upcoming academic year. Assist in planning humanities professional development and onboarding new teachers regarding curriculum implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five years of teaching experience. Teaching experience in a classical school is preferred.
• Education: Advanced degree in History, Literature, or a closely related field.
• Faith: Must joyfully affirm the ACS Statement of Faith.

Reports to: Greg Jeffers, Head of Rhetoric & Dean of Academics

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