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Teaching with Purpose
Founders Classical Academy – Leander seeks faculty and staff who are team players, people of strong moral character, and proven performers in their areas of expertise.
We seek in our faculty:
- A passion for educating the whole person
- A love of the academic discipline they teach
We support our faculty:
- Classical pedagogy workshops
- Great Books study
- Peer mentorship and observation
- Training in the Socratic method and formative assessment
Teacher Qualifications
Teachers are hired based upon their moral and intellectual seriousness and dedication to the craft of teaching. All teachers must be “highly-qualified.” Certification for teachers is neither required nor preferred.
Applicants for positions in the Grammar School (Kindergarten-6th Grade) should have a broad liberal arts background. Applicants for positions in the Upper School (7th-12th Grade) should have an academic specialty in the subject to be taught. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced academic degree.
All teachers at Founders Classical Academy are responsible for the intellectual and moral atmosphere of the school. As such, candidates should:
- be well-organized
- be able to communicate professionally with families
- exhibit intellectual curiosity
- use precise, edifying, and moderate speech
- contribute to a collegial faculty across the school
Living and Working in Austin, Texas
Founders Classical Academy of Leander is 25 minutes north of Austin, Texas. Austin has been ranked among the best cities in the United States for young professionals and families by a number of publications.