3rd Grade Teacher

Founders Classical Academy – East Lewisville is seeking a dedicated, passionate educator to join our K–6 campus. Our school follows a classical education model rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, utilizing the Core Knowledge curriculum with a strong emphasis on civic education, academic excellence, and character development.

The ideal candidate will embrace the mission of Founders Classical Academy to pursue knowledge, promote virtue, and prepare students for prosperous lives in a free society.

Position Summary:

The teacher will provide rigorous, engaging instruction using classical teaching methods while fostering students' intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. Teachers are expected to maintain a structured, positive classroom environment, establish high academic and behavioral expectations, and cultivate habits of virtue in students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective lessons using classical instructional methods and the Core Knowledge curriculum.

• Maintain a well-managed, orderly classroom that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted interventions, and differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student achievement, behavior, and growth.

• Collaborate with colleagues, campus leadership, and student support staff to ensure student success.

• Model and teach the virtues of courage, self-governance, civility, service, perseverance, honesty, and gratitude.

• Participate in professional development, campus activities, and assigned duties.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Texas teaching certification in the appropriate grade level or subject area.

• Bachelor's degree with a passing ExCET/TExES examination in the appropriate grade level or content area.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in the academic subject area to be taught.

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant professional experience in the content area, supported by a professional recommendation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a classical school or using traditional instructional methods.

• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Passion for classical education, academic excellence, and character formation.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

We are looking for an educator who believes that teaching is more than delivering content. It is about shaping minds, developing character, and inspiring students to seek the true, be the good, and love the beautiful.