5th Grade Teacher

Purpose Statement for Thales Academy Faculty:
To cultivate excellent people through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Thales Academy is seeking driven teaching professionals who are committed to instilling classical, Judeo‑Christian principles in the next generation.

Thales Academy teachers champion classical learning by grounding teaching in Judeo‑Christian principles, individual rights and freedom, and the importance of Western Civilization.

Students today will be leaders tomorrow, and for that reason our teachers must lead by example through displaying a professional appearance, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and living a life of high moral integrity. Additionally, our teachers must be lifelong learners themselves who desire to improve upon their own knowledge and have a teachable mindset.

If you desire to join us on our mission to develop classical thinkers, we invite you to apply today for an open position or to be considered for a future opening.

Our teachers and staff members possess a variety of backgrounds. Thales Academy hires based on merit and talent, and we provide on‑job training; no state teacher licenses or precise degrees are required. Knowledge and skills can be achieved in many ways, and passion, integrity, and hard work matter.

If you believe you are qualified for an open position, do not feel limited by a unique path and/or a lack of formal credentials. We want to hear from you. Please apply today.

Location:

Thales Academy Richmond, Richmond, VA. Business:
Pre‑K‑5 Faculty.

Thales Academy Richmond is accepting applications for a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026‑2027 academic year.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre‑K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K‑5) and a Classical Curriculum (6‑12) that embodies traditional values. Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non‑cognitive, and technical skills.

As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum
  - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation
  - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration
  - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development
  - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette
  - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
• Communication
  - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home‑school connections.
• Parental Involvement– Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:

• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary
:
Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

To apply, please submit your application including resume and a brief statement of your calling to the profession.