Full-Time Rhetoric Science Teacher
- Do you LOVE 3 day weekends (NO school on Fridays!)?
- Do you want to live in one of the BEST cities for young professionals and get to experience the “Live Music Capital of the World"?
- Are you tired of "teaching to the test" and want the opportunity to pour into the next generation of students at a classical, Christian School?
We would LOVE for you to join our encouraging community at Austin Classical School.
ACS is currently seeking a full-time Rhetoric ScienceTeacher. This teacher is responsible for teaching 2 sections of 9th grade Biology and 2 sections of 10th grade Chemistry.
All candidates must joyfully affirm the ACS Statement of Faith.
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 will teach 2 sections of 9th grade Biology and 2 sections of 11th grade Chemistry
- 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. Examples 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, teachersare 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 & Dean of Academics
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 [email protected].
Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
- Private school
- Religious school
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to joyfully affirm the ACS Statement of Faith?
Education:
Work Location: In person
