Rhetoric Science Teacher

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

Job summary

Austin Classical School is seeking a full-time Rhetoric Science Teacher to join its classical Christian program. This role involves teaching 9th grade Biology, 10th grade Chemistry, and 12th grade Anatomy & Physiology in a faith-centered, collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate loves Jesus, enjoys high school teaching, and has strong communication skills. A bachelor’s degree with teaching experience is required, and the school emphasizes a joyful, grace-filled learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passion for Jesus and teaching high school students in a classical Christian context.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents.
• Experience with classical pedagogies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9th grade Biology, 10th grade Chemistry, and 12th grade Anatomy & Physiology.
• Create joyful, grace-filled classrooms and engaging lessons for on-campus and home days.
• Develop lesson plans, communicate with students and families, and set mastery objectives.
• Assess student progress and reflect results in grades and conduct reports.
• Maintain orderly classrooms and uphold school-wide behavioral expectations.
• Assist with lunch supervision and chaperone events as needed.

Skills

Faith commitment

Teaching high school

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description

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 Science Teacher.

Qualifications

• 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: 2 sections of 9th grade Biology, 2 sections of 10th grade Chemistry, 1 section of 12th grade Anatomy & Physiology
• 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].