Virtual High School English Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About this role

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.

Through the study of great literature, disciplined inquiry, and thoughtful discussion, FCA Online prepares students to think clearly, speak eloquently, and engage thoughtfully with the intellectual heritage of Western civilization.

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 English Teacher will lead students in the study of literature, grammar, composition, and rhetoric within the classical tradition. Instruction emphasizes close reading, careful textual analysis, and thoughtful writing grounded in significant works of the Western literary tradition.

Students encounter texts that develop moral imagination, intellectual depth, and eloquent expression. The teacher guides students in developing strong reading habits, analytical thinking, and clear written communication while cultivating a classroom culture that values attentiveness, discussion, and intellectual virtue.

This position requires delivering rigorous classical instruction in an engaging virtual environment while maintaining strong relationships with students and families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous English instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• Lead students in the close reading and analysis of literary works and historical texts

• Teach grammar, composition, and rhetoric through structured writing instruction

• Facilitate thoughtful discussion and textual analysis through Socratic dialogue

• Provide detailed feedback on student writing to support the development of clear and persuasive expression

• Assess student progress through essays, exams, projects, and other assessments

• Maintain strong communication with students and families in a virtual environment

• Participate in faculty collaboration, curriculum development, and professional development aligned with the Founders mission

• Use technology in ways that support learning while preserving the text-centered nature of classical literary study