Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar – 1st Grade

About the role

Charter Schools USA seeks a Classical Grammar Faculty Scholar to teach 1st‑grade scholars the foundational "grammar" of learning. The role focuses on delivering a rigorous, virtue‑rich classical curriculum that builds knowledge, moral character, and lifelong learning habits.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a classical course aligned with the CSUSA educational philosophy and the Trivium framework.
• Develop purposeful lesson plans that incorporate explicit instruction, imitation, recitation, narration, copywork, dictation, and guided discussion.
• Engage scholars deeply, encouraging thoughtful discourse and the practice of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
• Review scholar records to tailor instruction to individual abilities and needs.
• Use differentiated teaching modalities to maximize academic achievement and moral formation.
• Conduct regular diagnostic assessments and maintain accurate instructional records.

Required profile

• Commitment to the CSUSA mission of strong minds and good hearts.
• Demonstrated expertise in classical education methods.
• Ability to model intellectual curiosity and upright character.
• Experience working with young learners in a classroom setting.

Required skills

• Explicit instruction techniques.
• Classical teaching strategies such as imitation, recitation, narration, copywork, dictation, and guided discussion.
• Lesson planning and curriculum alignment with the Trivium.
• Assessment design and record‑keeping.