Third Grade Teacher - Founders Classical Academy

CARROLLTON, TXPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Responsive Education Solutions

• Job overview

  The Third Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy facilitates student learning using a classical model to promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The teacher prepares lessons, instructs students using classical methods, assesses progress, communicates with parents, maintains discipline, collaborates with special education staff, participates in school activities, and complies with school policies.

• Compensation and benefits

  Salary details are available via a provided link; benefits are not explicitly mentioned in the description.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have Texas State Teacher’s Certification or equivalent qualifications, with preferred experience in classical education and strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.

• Work environment and culture

  The school emphasizes a democratic classical model with a focus on civic education and virtue, fostering a safe and inquiry-driven classroom environment.

• Company information

  Responsive Education Solutions operates Founders Classical Academy, which uses a classical liberal arts curriculum emphasizing civic education.

• Unique job features

  The role involves using classical traditional teaching methods and emphasizes virtue cultivation and classical curriculum implementation.

Company overview

Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, tuition-free public charter schools across the United States. Founded in 1998, ResponsiveEd focuses on offering personalized education to students through various school models, including classical academies, STEM-focused schools, and dropout recovery programs. The organization generates revenue primarily through public funding and grants, ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to diverse student populations. Noteworthy in its history, ResponsiveEd has expanded significantly over the years, now operating over 75 campuses and serving thousands of students, with a mission to positively impact educational outcomes and foster lifelong learning.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your teaching certification or relevant academic qualifications, emphasizing any experience or knowledge in classical education and Core Knowledge curriculum.

• Showcase your ability to manage classrooms effectively, communicate well with parents and students, and implement classical teaching methods that foster virtue and academic excellence.

• Apply through multiple channels including Responsive Education Solutions' official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of consideration.

• Connect with current teachers or staff in the Founders Classical Academy or ResponsiveEd classical education division on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experience with classical teaching methods or how they integrate civic education into their lessons.

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