Classical Grmr Faculty Scholar

As a Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar, you will form young scholars in the 'grammar' of learning: the foundational knowledge, habits, and virtues that support lifelong wisdom and eloquence. You will teach with clarity, order, beauty, and joyful rigor, using classical methods such as explicit instruction, imitation, recitation, narration, copywork, dictation, and carefully guided discussion.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include planning and implementing a classical course of instruction, developing purposeful lesson plans, presenting subject matter in ways that maximize learning opportunities, and reviewing scholar records to gain insight into each scholar's abilities and needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role may be a fit for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the role of Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar and to the mission of Charter Schools USA, supporting the company's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education, literature, history, classics, or a related field preferred.
• Educator Certification in alignment with state requirements.
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate understanding of classical education, including the Trivium and Grammar-stage pedagogy, and how these support the CSUSA Classical model.
• Skill in explicit instruction, phonics, grammar, composition, math mastery, and structured practice that forms scholars' habits of mind and work.
• Strong classroom management rooted in habit training, clarity, consistency, and the cultivation of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and a warm, professional partnership with families in support of forming Strong Minds, Good Hearts.TM
• Willingness to receive ongoing training in classical pedagogy, Latin foundations, and recitation methods, and to grow as a Faculty Scholar in both intellectual life and virtue.
• Commitment to model the Beacons of Virtue in all settings--in the classroom, on campus, in professional relationships, and in personal conduct--so scholars see a living example of the character they are called to develop.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment