Rhetoric (High School) Teacher
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Attention, passionate educators!
Regents School of Austin, a K-12 Christian private school, is seeking enthusiastic Rhetoric School teachers (9th -12th) to join our vibrant community. We have currently filled all positions for the 2025-26 year but occasionally have openings during the school year. Applying now as part of our continuous recruitment cycle will allow you to be considered for future staffing needs, but you will likely not have any next steps in the process until winter or spring 2026.
The School of Rhetoric is the capstone of the Regents education. Our students are developmentally ready to learn how to speak eloquently, with poise, good diction, and a winsome presence. But that isn't enough. Rhetoric is, "the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing," and "language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience". A good rhetorician can be a dangerous person using their rhetoric skills for selfish pursuits. An excellent education is incomplete without the proper moral framework. Our purpose is to train future leaders to use a Christian worldview and their technical skills to go out into the world and become culture changers. Regents equips students to lead others in the sciences, arts, business, politics, and humanities to what is true, good, and beautiful.
What does this look like at Regent?
- Harkness Tables
Much of our students' learning is around oval Harkness Tables in discussion (and sometimes argument!) with one another and teachers.
- Humanities
Our students work and rework themes written on subjects in the Humanities until both the form and substance of their thoughts are eloquent and persuasive.
- Math & Science
Even in math and science courses, students learn to express their understanding of difficult concepts with words as well as through successful calculation and experiment.
- Senior Thesis
In what has become a meaningful rite of passage, each senior, in public, presents and defends a researched thesis before a panel of informed judges.
You can watch the thesis presentations here
- The "Great Conversation"
Our students examine the Western tradition of art, history, literature, theology and philosophy chronologically, recognizing the "Great Conversation" of the ages-and considering what it means to participate in it.
Do you desire to:
- Inspire young hearts and minds?
- Cultivate a love for learning through a classical, Christian lens?
- Share your passion for truth, goodness, and beauty?
- Partner with families to nurture well-rounded students?
Then Regents is the place for you!
Why choose Regents?
- Faith-based environment: Integrate your faith with your passion for teaching.
- Classical, Christian curriculum: Guide students to discover the wonders of creation and the richness of human knowledge.
- Supportive community: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues and engaged parents.
- Thriving city: Live and work in beautiful Austin, Texas, a hub of creativity, culture, and outdoor adventure.
While specific openings may vary, we encourage you to submit your application early!
Note: We typically determine more about our staffing needs around February. Stay tuned for updates on specific openings. You will usually see current needs based on more specific job titles, such as the grade level and or subject matter.
Resources:
Click here for our website
Click here for information on Classical Education
Experience and Skills
Successful Grammar candidates will live out a Christian lifestyle and demonstrate a Christian worldview in their daily actions. See our Philosophy and Doctrinal Statement below for more information. Qualified candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), five years (preferred) of relevant classroom experience and Christian maturity that demonstrates a desire and capacity to create a healthy classroom environment.
Applicants should also have experience and expertise in the following:
- Understanding pedagogical skills and objectives in a classical, Christian model.
- Interacting with students, parents, faculty, and administrators with strong interpersonal competency.
- Articulating the integration of curricular education with biblical spiritual formation and discipleship.
- Communicating with a high level of self-awareness, compassion, and composure.
Information on our Purpose, Mission, Philosophy, Objectives and Doctrinal Statement
Board members, administration, faculty, coaches and other instructional personnel of Regents School, whether full-time, part-time or volunteer, must subscribe to our Purpose, Mission, Philosophy, Objectives and Doctrinal Statement, evidenced by their signing a statement of agreement with Article II annually. This document can be found by clicking: Philosophy and Doctrinal Statement. As a supplement, the Regents Board of Directors has adopted two additional statements as clarifying language under Article II. The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy - This was adopted in 2017 by the Board to be clear on our view of the inerrancy of Scripture. Nashville Statement: A Coalition for Biblical Sexuality - This was adopted by the Board in 2019 as clarifying language on our view of biblical sexuality.
Links to documents below:
Article II
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
Nashville Statement: A Coalition for Biblical Sexuality
Job Benefits
Regents School of Austin is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of regional peer schools. A full benefits package is made available including medical/dental/vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance (school-paid); life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (school-paid), and additional voluntary life insurance to all full time employees. Regents maintains a 401k retirement plan. In addition to a recently implemented employer-match contribution, full time employees are eligible to receive profit sharing employer contributions after a designated year of service. A generous paid holiday and leave package is provided to full time employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Location:
- Austin
- Job Type:
- PartTime