Virtual High School English Teacher

About Founders Classical Academy Online

Founders Classical Academy Online (FCA Online) is part of the Founders Classical Academies network within the Responsive Ed family of schools. Guided by the motto Scientia, Virtus, et Libertas (“Knowledge, Virtue, and Liberty”), FCA Online provides a rigorous classical education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness within a distinctly classical and character-forming environment.

Students study great literature, disciplined inquiry, and thoughtful discussion, preparing them to think clearly, speak eloquently, and engage with the intellectual heritage of Western civilization. While instruction is virtual, travel and face‑to‑face attendance will occur several times per year to support in‑person state testing and student events.

The English Teacher will lead students in literature, grammar, composition, and rhetoric within the classical tradition. Instruction emphasizes close reading, careful textual analysis, and thoughtful writing grounded in significant Western works.

• Plan and deliver rigorous English instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Lead students in the close reading and analysis of literary works and historical texts
• Teach grammar, composition, and rhetoric through structured writing instruction
• Facilitate thoughtful discussion and textual analysis through Socratic dialogue
• Provide detailed feedback on student writing to support clear and persuasive expression
• Assess student progress through essays, exams, projects, and other assessments
• Maintain strong communication with students and families in a virtual environment
• Participate in faculty collaboration, curriculum development, and professional development aligned with the Founders mission
• Use technology to support learning while preserving the text-centered nature of classical literary study

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Humanities, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of classical and Western literary traditions
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate meaningful literary discussion
• Ability to teach effectively within a virtual instructional model

• Texas Teaching Certification (ELAR 4–8 or 7–12)
• Master’s degree in English, Literature, or Liberal Arts
• Experience teaching classical literature
• Experience with Socratic discussion and classical pedagogy
• Experience with online learning platforms

• Paid time off

• Retirement contributions

• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary short-term disability insurance

• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools

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