Classical Lgc Faculty Scholar - MS Science (2026-2027)

About the Role

As a Classical Logic Faculty Scholar, you guide scholars through the art of reasoning, helping them discern truth through structured thought, sound argumentation, and clear expression. In the CSUSA Classical model, teachers are referred to as Faculty Scholars to reflect high expectations for content expertise, exemplary practice, and lifelong learning. You cultivate intellectual habits that enable scholars to analyze ideas, identify fallacies, and construct valid arguments with precision and grace. Using classical methods such as Socratic dialogue, guided discussion, formal argument practice, and analytical exercises, you foster rigorous academic understanding and the Beacons of Virtue—prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice—preparing scholars for eloquence and wisdom in every sphere of life.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Education:
  • Plan and implement a classical course of instruction aligned with CSUSA's educational philosophy and the CSUSA Classical model, emphasizing the Trivium (particularly Logic) while cultivating prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
  • Develop purposeful lesson plans incorporating classical teaching strategies, maximizing learning time, and providing real-world, application-based examples.
  • Engage scholars deeply with content through structured reasoning, discussion, and intellectual humility.
  • Review scholar records to tailor instruction to individual abilities and needs, maintaining accurate records for academic and character growth.
  • Use differentiated instruction and varied teaching modalities to maximize achievement and strengthen logical thinking.
  • Conduct regular diagnostic assessments to evaluate learning and design activities reinforcing intellectual mastery and virtuous habits.
  • Refer scholars with learning challenges to support personnel and provide tailored lessons to promote growth in reasoning and confidence.
  • Organize and lead class field trips that enrich the classical curriculum and apply virtues in real-world settings.
  • Prepare scholars for state assessments using classical methodologies that emphasize content mastery and virtues like perseverance and integrity.
  • Stay current in subject matter and educational theory, collaborating with colleagues to strengthen the school’s classical curriculum.
  • Contribute to curriculum revision, selecting classical texts and logic resources aligned with CSUSA’s goals and the Beacons of Virtue.
• Classroom Environment:
  • Create a classroom atmosphere fostering a love for learning, disciplined reasoning, and the daily practice of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
  • Build positive relationships with scholars, demonstrating patience, firmness, and nurturing support for growth in knowledge and virtue.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe classroom, displaying scholar work and implementing conduct policies that honor dignity and integrity.
  • Develop and enforce clear behavior rules aligned with CSUSA policies, fostering a community shaped by the Beacons of Virtue.
• Instructional Planning:
  • Create lesson plans aligned with classical education principles, intentionally weaving in the Beacons of Virtue.
  • Design individual and group activities meeting instructional objectives and fostering intellectual and virtuous growth.
  • Prepare thoroughly for classes, demonstrating evidence of planning and encouraging deep thinking and integrity.
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum planning, integrating insights from the CSUSA Classical model and shared expectations for character development.
  • Incorporate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into instruction, providing just and dignified support for all scholars.
  • Protect and steward supplies, equipment, and facilities, modeling temperance and respect for the learning environment.
• School and Community Relations:
  • Establish cooperative relationships with parents and guardians, partnering to support scholars’ growth in knowledge and virtue.
  • Maintain clear, consistent, and positive communication with parents and staff, presenting a united, virtue-centered message.
  • Uphold confidentiality regarding scholar records and participate in parent communication initiatives with integrity.
  • Engage in extracurricular activities to strengthen school culture and model the Beacons of Virtue.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, philosophy, mathematics, literature, history, classics, or a related field preferred.
• Educator certification in alignment with state requirements.
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate understanding of classical education, including the Trivium and Logic-stage pedagogy.
• Skill in teaching formal and informal logic, structured reasoning, composition, and analytical reading using explicit instruction.
• Strong classroom management rooted in habit training, clarity, consistency, and the cultivation of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
• Excellent written and oral communication, fostering a warm, professional partnership with families.
• Commitment to ongoing training in classical pedagogy, logic instruction, Socratic dialogue, and related methods.
• Commitment to modeling the Beacons of Virtue in all settings—classroom, campus, professional relationships, and personal conduct.

Qualifications and Skills

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the role of Classical Logic Faculty Scholar and CSUSA’s mission of academic excellence and superior culture.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize for high-quality instruction and scholar formation.
• Effective working relationships with faculty, scholars, families, and the broader community, contributing to a virtue-centered culture.
• Prudent sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and CSUSA’s public image.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, interacting courteously and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Clear and precise communication in oral presentations, written correspondence, and collaboration.
• Reliability in attendance, punctuality, and responsiveness to management direction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems (SIS), and email to support instruction and communication.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accuracy, and professional growth in classical pedagogy and character education.

Work Environment

Responsibilities are performed in a virtue-rich, scholar-centered CSUSA Classical campus. The environment includes periods of higher noise and activity during scholar transitions, fostering a lively and engaging learning atmosphere.

Physical Demands

The role involves physical demands typical of a classroom setting, including standing, moving, and interacting with scholars throughout the day.