Classical Trainee - Part-time

Charter Schools USA • Covington, LA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Part-time Classical Education Trainee, you will engage in structured preparation for future service as a Classical Faculty Scholar. You will complete pre-service training that builds foundational knowledge of classical education, instructional practices, and school culture expectations. This training prepares you for possible transition into a faculty role in a CSUSA classical school, pending successful completion and hiring needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or progress toward degree in liberal arts, sciences, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn how to alignment with classical education values and a desire to cultivate intellectual virtue in students.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage in academic dialogue.
• Ability to complete self-paced and scheduled training activities in various modalities.
• Technology proficiency for accessing online modules and virtual learning environments.
• Eligibility for teacher certification in the designated state is preferred and may be required for future advancement into Faculty Scholar roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the classical education model, combined with the CSUSA Education Model and its application within CSUSA classrooms.
• Strengthen instructional craft through guided practice, feedback, and reflective activities.
• Learn to apply pedagogical approaches such as Socratic dialogue, narration, explicit instruction, and close reading.
• Contribute to classical school communities by participating in limited practicum activities, observing effective instruction, and assisting in building a culture that values truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Grow in professional habits essential to becoming a successful classical educator through ongoing reflection and collaboration with instructional leaders.
• Complete approximately 30 hours of pre-service training delivered through multiple modalities, including online modules, virtual sessions, and in-person learning experiences.
• Complete required assignments, participate in scheduled sessions, and demonstrate instructional competencies.
• Meet all compliance requirements--such as background checks, fingerprinting, and mandatory safety trainings--prior to any student interaction.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level