5th Grade Literature​/History Teacher - Classical Academy

5th Grade Literature/History Teacher – Classical Academy

Starting Date: Immediately

Responsive Ed Classical Academies is grounded in Charlotte Mason’s philosophy that all children are born persons with minds that deserve a rich and generous curriculum while recognizing each child as an individual with unique needs. The curriculum is classical, centered on moral character development, and built on partnership with parents.

The teacher facilitates learning for Responsive Ed students to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher works with parents and students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society, providing leadership, motivation, and a rigorous education for all students.

Education/Certification: Must meet one of the following:

• Texas State Teacher’s Certification as Elementary Generalist or Elementary Self‑Contained Teacher
• Bachelor’s degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES exam in the grade level or content area to be taught
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
• Bachelor’s degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in the core academic subject areas to be taught
• Bachelor’s degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in the content area, established by at least one year of employment that required demonstration of knowledge or skill in the area. This must be supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the former employer or supervisor.

• Exposure to classical schools, classical education, or experience teaching with classical traditional methods (preferred)

• Passion for students
• Passion for and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content
• Ability to model virtue and teach virtue through the curriculum
• Understanding and passion for classical education
• Ability to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20‑25 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Ability to understand the academic needs of students
• Strong organizational, time‑management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate with all levels of students, parents, community, peers, campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessment scoring, and grade point average
• Ability to transition with changes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to travel as necessary (field trips, class trips, trainings, etc.)
• Computer literate

• Prepare effective lessons, instruct, and motivate students using classical traditional methods of instruction
• Assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner
• Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports informing parents of progress
• Provide academic interventions for struggling students
• Maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student‑parent communication via the school’s online grading and communication tool
• Maintain discipline in the classroom
• Maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and attractive, and stimulates a spirit of inquiry
• Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example
• Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress – positive and negative
• Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue
• Work closely with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented
• Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling…