Virtual Elementary School Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
Founders Classical Academy Online (FCA Online) is part of the Founders Classical Academies network within the ResponsiveEd family of schools. Guided by the motto Scientia, Virtus, et Libertas (“Knowledge, Virtue, and Liberty”), FCA Online provides a rigorous classical education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness within a distinctly classical and character-forming environment. Position Summary The Founders Elementary Teacher plays a foundational role in introducing young students to the rich tradition of classical learning. The teacher guides students through the grammar stage of the Trivium, helping them build strong habits of attention, memory, and foundational knowledge across core subject areas. The ideal candidate will foster a classroom culture marked by joy in learning, reverence for truth, and the development of virtuous habits. Instruction should be engaging, structured, and rooted in classical pedagogy while meeting Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Strong interest in classical education and the liberal arts tradition
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with students and families in an online setting
Nice To Haves
- Texas Teaching Certification (Core Subjects EC–6)
- Experience in classical schools or with Core Knowledge curriculum
- Experience teaching in a virtual or blended environment
- Master’s degree in education, humanities, or related field
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver rigorous, content-rich instruction in core elementary subjects including literature, history, mathematics, and writing.
- Cultivate foundational academic skills through repetition, memorization, narration, and guided practice appropriate to the grammar stage.
- Establish a classroom culture that encourages attentiveness, respect, virtue, and intellectual curiosity.
- Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Maintain strong communication with students and families in a virtual learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum development, and professional development aligned with the Founders mission.
- Utilize digital tools effectively while preserving the text-centered nature of classical study.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Full benefits package available through Accel Schools, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
