Virtual Elementary School Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

About Founders Classical Academy Online

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.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Texas

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.

Primary 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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