Lead Teacher – Classical Education (K–8)
Candeo Schools (Hillsdale Curriculum School) | Peoria, Arizona
2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time
Are you committed to the serious work of classical education?
Candeo Schools seeks lead teachers who believe the purpose of schooling is the formation of wisdom and virtue through knowledge-rich instruction in the liberal arts.
This is a role for educators who value substance over trend, order over novelty, and mastery over improvisation.
About Candeo
Candeo is a Hillsdale College Curriculum School serving 600 students in grades K–8. We are:
● A Core Knowledge School of Distinction (1 of 10 nationwide)
● Recognized among Arizona’s top charter schools
● A single-campus school committed to intellectual seriousness and orderly classrooms Our mission:
To grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived through rigorous, knowledge-based schooling in the classical liberal arts.
Open Teaching Areas
We seek strong candidates in:
● Literature & Composition (6–8)
● Latin (6–8)
● Formal & Informal Logic (8)
● Mathematics (Pre-Algebra–Algebra I)
● Science (Life, Earth, Chemistry, Conceptual Physics)
● Elementary (K–5)
Subject-matter strength matters.
What Teaching at Candeo Requires
Our teachers:
● Teach from a coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum
● Deliver explicit writing and grammar instruction
● Lead thoughtful discussion of serious texts
● Maintain classrooms characterized by clarity and order
● Prepare carefully and refine their craft continuously
● Uphold high expectations for both scholarship and conduct
This is not a “facilitator” model.
It is content-driven, teacher-led instruction.
Who Thrives Here
You may be a strong fit if you:
● Love reading primary texts and teaching them well
● Care deeply about writing instruction
● Value intellectual rigor and structured classrooms
● Seek long-term work in classical education
● Prefer clarity and consistency over ambiguity
Experience in Classical Education, Core Knowledge, Singapore Math, Shared Inquiry, or Great Books is preferred but not required. Strong subject knowledge and intellectual seriousness are essential.
Professional Culture
Candeo is not a revolving-door school. We aim to cultivate master teachers. You will receive:
● Clear instructional expectations
● Ongoing coaching and feedback
● Curriculum-aligned professional development
● Leadership opportunities as you grow
Compensation & Benefits
● Competitive salary based on experience
● 401(k) with employer match
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance
● Paid time off
● Professional development support
Teaching in the classical tradition requires discipline, preparation, and conviction.
If you are seeking a school that treats teaching as serious intellectual work — and you are prepared to uphold high standards — we invite you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
