Classical Grmr Faculty Scholar - 4th Grade (2026-2027)i

Job Purpose

As a Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar, you will form young scholars in the "grammar" of learning: the foundational knowledge, habits, and virtues that support lifelong wisdom and eloquence. In the CSUSA Classical model, we refer to our teachers as Faculty Scholars to reflect the high expectations for content expertise, exemplary practice, and lifelong learning. As a Grammar Faculty Scholar, you teach with clarity, order, beauty, and joyful rigor, using classical methods such as explicit instruction, imitation, recitation, narration, copywork, dictation, and carefully guided discussion. You model intellectual curiosity and upright character while you cultivate both academic mastery and moral imagination, so that each scholar develops a strong mind and a good heart and can flourish in the next stages of the Trivium and beyond.

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a classical course of instruction that aligns with CSUSA's educational philosophy and the goals of the Classical Educational Model, securing a strong foundation in the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) while explicitly cultivating prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice in every unit.
• Develop purposeful lesson plans that incorporate effective classical teaching strategies, maximize learning time, and provide real-world, application-based examples that resonate with scholars and call them to practice the Beacons of Virtue in thought and action.
• Present subject matter in ways that maximize learning opportunities, inviting scholars to engage deeply with content, exercise careful thinking, and respond with prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice in discussion and conduct.
• Review scholar records to gain insight into each scholar's abilities and needs, and maintain accurate, comprehensive records that guide instructional decisions supporting both academic growth and the formation of sound moral character.
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each scholar by using a variety of teaching modalities and differentiated instruction that respond to individual learning styles while strengthening habits of virtue and responsible citizenship.
• Conduct regular diagnostic assessments to evaluate scholar learning, strengths, and areas for growth, and design appropriate activities that measure and reinforce both intellectual mastery and the practice of the Beacons of Virtue.
• Refer scholars with suspected learning challenges to appropriate support personnel and provide tailored lessons that promote steady, meaningful growth in knowledge, confidence, and virtuous habits.
• Organize and lead class field trips that enrich the classical curriculum and provide intentional, experiential learning, guiding scholars to apply prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice in real-world settings.
• Prepare scholars for state-required achievement assessments by using classical teaching methodologies that emphasize mastery of essential content and skills and encourage perseverance, self-control, and integrity in their efforts.
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum revision processes, including selecting classical texts, instructional materials, and resources that align with CSUSA's goals and the CSUSA Classical model, and that invite scholars to encounter, reflect on, and practice the Beacons of Virtue.
• Create lesson plans that align with established guidelines, reflect the principles of classical education, and intentionally weave in the Beacons of Virtue (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice).
• Design individual and group learning activities that meet instructional objectives, address scholars' diverse needs, and foster both intellectual growth and virtuous habits.
• Prepare thoroughly for assigned classes, demonstrating clear evidence of preparation upon request from supervisory personnel and planning lessons that call scholars to think deeply and act with integrity.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum planning with staff during designated meetings, integrating insights from the CSUSA Classical model and embedding shared expectations for cultivating moral character and civic virtue.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the role of Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar and to the mission of Charter Schools USA, supporting the company's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Manages time and responsibilities effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a way that supports high quality instruction and formation of scholars.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with faculty scholars, scholars, families, school leaders, and the broader community, contributing to a unified, virtue-centered school culture.
• Shows prudent sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image of CSUSA Classical, responding thoughtfully as unique situations arise.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with all stakeholders, consistently interacting in ways that are courteous, professional, and aligned with the Beacons of Virtue (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice).
• Communicates with clarity and precision in oral presentations, written correspondence, interpersonal dialogue (including active listening), and professional collaboration and negotiation.
• Reports to work consistently, arrives on time, follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction, and seeks feedback to improve practice as a lifelong learner.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information Systems (SIS), and email, using these tools to support classical instruction and communication.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality in all aspects of teaching and school life, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Strives to implement best practices in classical pedagogy and to integrate positive character education through the CSUSA Classical Beacons of Virtue, forming scholars in both strong minds and good hearts.