Junior High and High School Humanities Teacher

Thales Academy; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Thales Academy Cary is seeking a devoted Junior High and High School Humanities Teacher for the 2027-2028 academic year. The role centers on a classical curriculum rooted in Judeo-Christian values, with a strong emphasis on ethical leadership, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities include implementing the approved curriculum, collaborating with teams, and engaging in professional development while fostering home–school connections and parental involvement in a rigorous

Qualifications

• A passion for teaching.
• Classical education background preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: Implement the approved curriculum, provide pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation: Work closely with teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration: Participate in team planning meetings and share curriculum expertise.
• Professional Development: Engage in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette: Maintain professional communications and follow guidelines.
• Communication: Promote communication between parents, community members, and teammates to strengthen home–school connections.
• Parental Involvement: Facilitate opportunities for parental involvement within the school.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Classical education background

Teaching experience

Job description

Purpose Statement for ThalesAcademyFaculty:
To cultivate excellent people through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Thales Academy is seeking driven teaching professionals who are committed to instilling classical, Judeo-Christian principles in the next generation.

Thales Academy teachers champion classical learning by grounding teaching in Judeo-Christian principles, individual rights and freedom, and the importance of Western Civilization.

Students today will be leaders tomorrow, and for that reason our teachers must lead by example through displaying a professional appearance, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and living a life of high moral integrity. Additionally, our teachers must be lifelong learners themselves who desire to improve upon their own knowledge and have a teachable mindset.

If you desire to join us on our mission to develop classical thinkers, we invite you to apply today for an open position or to be considered for a future opening.

Our Mission is rooted in the
THALES FIRST PRINCIPLES,
that guide all of our decision making

Moral Philosophy

Natural Order

Human Dignity

Our teachers and staff members possess a variety of backgrounds. Thales Academy hires based on merit and talent, and we provide on-the-job training; no state teacher licenses or precise degrees are required. Knowledge and skills can be achieved in many ways, and passion, integrity, and hard work matter.

Junior High and High School Humanities Teacher

location_on Thales Academy Cary 6-12, Cary, NC business 6-12 Faculty

Thales Academy Cary is accepting applications for a Junior High and High School Humanities Teacher for the 2027- 2028 academic year.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values. Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them. Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum- Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation- Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration- Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development- Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette- Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
• Communication- Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.
• Parental Involvement– Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:

• A passion for teaching
• Classical education background preferred
• Teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary:Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.
Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)