Rhetoric Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

The Geneva School • Casselberry, FL

2d

About The Position

Rhetoric Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year The Geneva School is a mission-driven school established in 1993. Our mission is to provide students in grades K4–12 an extraordinary education, by means of an integrated curriculum, pedagogy and culture, both distinctly classical and distinctively Christian, that pursues goodness, truth, and beauty in all spheres of life, while viewing these spheres as elements of divinely ordered whole. Further, Geneva seeks to inspire students to love beauty, think deeply, and pursue Christ’s calling. As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in fulfilling our mission. Hired by and subject to the supervision of the director of the upper school, the Rhetoric Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role, models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition.

Requirements

• Relevant education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field, with potential additional coursework or certification in rhetoric.
• Understanding of rhetoric: Deep knowledge of rhetorical theory, key concepts, historical context, and the ethical implications of rhetoric.
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Critical thinking abilities: Skillful in analyzing texts, identifying rhetorical strategies, and evaluating arguments.
• Teaching experience: Proven ability to effectively deliver lessons and engage students in active learning.
• Classroom management: Establish a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages open discussion, respectful debate, and constructive feedback. Utilize effective classroom management strategies to maintain student focus and accountability.
• Professional development: Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and enhance curriculum development.
• Intrinsic qualities: Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith.
• Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrity.
• Able to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiative.
• Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work.
• Reliable/dependable.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to search for solutions.
• Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources.
• Enjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction: Leading discussions on assigned texts, current events, and student-generated topics in order to practice identifying rhetorical strategies used by authors and speakers.
• Writing assignments: Guiding students through various writing assignments, including persuasive essays, research papers, speeches, and letters, focusing on clear structure, appropriate tone, and evidence-based support when appropriate.
• Oral communication skills: Assigning presentations to develop students' public speaking skills, including effective delivery, body language, and audience engagement.
• Critical thinking development: Encouraging students to analyze information critically, identify bias, and evaluate the credibility of sources.
• Ethical considerations: Helping students understand the need for and a desire to use language as a tool for the greater good by seeking truth and virtue and rejecting means of manipulation.
• Assessment and feedback: Regularly assessing student progress through a variety of assessment methods, including quizzes, essays, presentations, as well as providing constructive feedback to improve their mastery of rhetorical concepts and skills.
• Curriculum development: Designing engaging lessons that cover various aspects of rhetoric, such as rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), logical fallacies, persuasive techniques, and different writing styles.
• Senior thesis: Co-teaching the school’s capstone senior thesis class, guiding students through the various stages of the process, including selecting their topic, researching, and constructing their argument in writing using the classical form (exordium, narratio, partitio, confirmatio, refutatio, and peroratio). Upon completion of the writing assignment, prepare students to present and defend their thesis before an audience of peers, faculty, and guests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees