Lower School (Grades 3) Classroom Teacher

About the role

Columbus Classical Academy is seeking a passionate Lower School Classroom Teacher for grades 3‑6. The teacher will lead a self‑contained classroom, delivering the Hillsdale K‑12 classical curriculum and fostering a joyful, character‑building learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Hillsdale K‑12 curriculum using classical pedagogy and thoughtful assessment.
• Plan and deliver daily instruction in core subjects, integrating explicit phonics (Orton‑Gillingham), Singapore Math, and formal grammar.
• Maintain an orderly, teacher‑led classroom that reflects moral virtue and civic responsibility.
• Collaborate with faculty through the school’s coaching model and best‑practice frameworks.
• Engage meaningfully with students, parents, and colleagues beyond classroom hours.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Commitment to the academy’s mission, moral character, and continuous personal and professional growth.
• Understanding of classical liberal‑arts education principles.
• Experience teaching in a classical school environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Explicit phonics instruction (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham).
• Singapore Math teaching methodology.
• Formal grammar instruction.