School Summary:

Founders Classical Academy follows a democratic classical model using the Core Knowledge curriculum grounded in the classical liberal arts and sciences with a strong emphasis on civic education.

Position Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor will facilitate learning for high school students in alignment with the mission of Founders Classical Academy. This part-time hourly role provides instructional support through in-class teaching and/or tutoring along with time allocated for planning grading and conferencing. Adjunct Instructors work closely with the full-time faculty to ensure students are supported academically intellectually and in character development.

Compensation:

• $30 per hour

• Approximately 6 hours per week:

  • 1 hour per instructional day (MondayFriday) for in-class teaching or tutoring (aligned with the instructional calendar)

  • 1 additional hour per week for planning grading and conferencing

Qualifications:

Education/Experience (Must meet one of the following):

• Bachelors degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES Exam in the grade level or content area to be taught

• Bachelors degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in the core academic subject area to be taught

• Bachelors degree and documented successful relevant work experience in the content area to be taught supported by at least one year of employment in a related field and a professional letter of recommendation

Note: Texas teacher certification is not required for this position.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching in a classical school or with classical/traditional methods

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities (KSAs) and Dispositions:

• Passion for working with high school students

• Strong knowledge of academic content and classical education principles

• Ability to model virtue and cultivate habits of character in students

• Willingness to learn and implement classical teaching methods and curriculum

• Strong organizational time management and communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with students parents and faculty

• Commitment to maintaining a respectful orderly and engaging classroom environment

• Basic computer literacy

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide daily in-class instruction or tutoring (1 hour per instructional day) using classical traditional methods

• Assign review and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner

• Prepare lessons administer assessments and assist in tracking student progress

• Maintain consistent communication with students and parents regarding academic progress and expectations

• Dedicate 1 hour per week to planning grading and conferencing (this may include virtual or in-person meetings)

• Maintain a learning environment that fosters inquiry virtue and academic success

• Collaborate with full-time faculty and campus leadership as needed

• Read and comply with the ResponsiveEd Employee Handbook Student-Parent Handbook and Founders Classical Academy Campus Handbook

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time adjunct position and does not include full-time faculty responsibilities such as extracurricular activities extensive meetings or duties beyond the instructional and planning hours described above.

• Adjunct Instructors will be scheduled according to the instructional calendar.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital status veteran or military status disability or any other legally protected status. Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.