Rhetoric Humanities and Classical Studies

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

Position Description

SY-2026-2027: Rhetoric School Humanities & Classical Studies Teacher

Austin Classical School is a classical, Christian, collaborative school in Austin, Texas, serving PreKindergarten through 12th grade. Austin Classical School exists to glorify Jesus Christ by co‑laboring with families to cultivate wise, virtuous, and humble students through an excellent classical, Christian education.

In our collaborative model, Grammar School students (PreK-4th) are on campus two days per week (M/W), School of Logic students (5th‑8th) are on campus three days per week (M/W/Th), and School of Rhetoric students (9th‑12th) are on campus four days per week (M‑Th). On the remaining weekdays, students are at home completing assigned work independently or under the guidance of their co‑teaching parents.

We are currently seeking a full‑time Rhetoric Humanities & Classical Studies Teacher.

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 Humanities 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: (M‑Th) for two sections of Ancient Literature and three sections of Introduction to Rhetoric; Writing Center Facilitator: (Two Afternoons per Week TBD)
• In executing these responsibilities, teachers will
  • Create a joyful, grace‑filled classroom environment where students enjoy learning together
  • Develop lesson plans for both on‑campus and home days
  • Communicate consistently, truthfully, and graciously with students and parents
  • Engage students in age‑appropriate classical instruction
  • Set measurable objectives for students to move towards mastery
  • Assess students formally and informally and reflect results in their grade and conduct reports
  • 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
  • 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 at [e-mail].