Charter Schools USA·Covington, Louisiana
The Faculty Scholar will implement a classical curriculum focused on logic, structured reasoning, and the cultivation of moral virtues. They are responsible for creating an engaging classroom environment, assessing student progress, and maintaining collaborative relationships with families and staff.
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management organizations in the United States, serving more than 82,000 scholars across 150 schools in four states.
Since 1997, we have pursued a Relentless Commitment to Scholar Greatness in school and in life.
Through the CSUSA Classical model, we provide an academically rigorous, virtue-rich classical education that forms scholars in knowledge, sound moral character, and the habits of learning.
We prepare scholars to seek truth, practice virtue, and lead lives of purpose.
We believe in Strong Minds, Good Hearts.™
As a Classical Logic Faculty Scholar, you guide scholars through the art of reasoning, helping them discern truth through structured thought, sound argumentation, and clear expression.
In the CSUSA Classical model, we refer to our teachers as Faculty Scholars to reflect the high expectations for content expertise, exemplary practice, and lifelong learning.
As a Logic Faculty Scholar, you cultivate intellectual habits that enable scholars to analyze ideas, identify fallacies, and construct valid arguments with precision and grace.
You teach with clarity, coherence, and ordered thinking, using classical methods such as Socratic dialogue, guided discussion, formal argument practice, and analytical exercises.
Through these practices, you foster rigorous academic understanding and the Beacons of Virtue--prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice--preparing scholars for eloquence and wisdom in every sphere of life.
Create a classroom atmosphere that matches the interests and maturity of scholars, fostering a love for learning, disciplined reasoning, and the daily practice of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
Positive
Rapport: Build positive relationships with scholars, demonstrating patience, firmness, and nurturing support so they grow in knowledge, self-mastery, and civic virtue as they learn to reason and argue with charity and fairness.
Safe and
Engaging
Classroom: Keep the classroom clean, orderly, and safe, display scholar-generated work, and implement policies governing scholar conduct in ways that honor dignity, responsibility, and integrity.
Classroom
Management: Develop and maintain clear rules of behavior in accordance with CSUSA policies, applying them fairly and consistently so scholars experience a community shaped by the Beacons of Virtue and conducive to serious, thoughtful dialogue.
Create lesson plans that align with established guidelines, reflect the principles of classical education, and intentionally weave in the Beacons of Virtue (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice) as scholars practice logical reasoning and discourse.
Activity
Planning: Design individual and group learning activities that meet instructional objectives, address scholars' diverse needs, and foster both intellectual growth and virtuous habits in discussion, debate, and written argument.
Preparation for
Classes: Prepare thoroughly for assigned classes, demonstrating clear evidence of preparation upon request from supervisory personnel and planning lessons that call scholars to think deeply, test ideas honestly, and act with integrity.
Collaborative
Planning: Participate in collaborative curriculum planning with staff during designated meetings, integrating insights from the CSUSA Classical model and embedding shared expectations for cultivating moral character and civic virtue through logic and inquiry.
IEP
Incorporation: Incorporate all necessary diagnostic information required in scholars' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into instructional planning so that each scholar receives just, prudent, and dignified support.
Resource
Protection: Take necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities essential for implementing the planned instructional program, modeling stewardship, temperance, and respect for the learning environment.
Establish cooperative relationships and communicate effectively with parents and guardians, partnering with them to support scholars' growth in knowledge, reasoning, and the Beacons of Virtue.
Positive
Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and positive communication with parents through various mediums, and work closely with administration and staff to present a united, virtue-centered message.
Confidentiality
Maintenance: Uphold confidentiality regarding scholar records and participate actively in parent communication initiatives, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and respect.
Extracurricular
Participation: Engage in extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture, strengthen community among scholars and staff, and create additional opportunities to model and cultivate the Beacons of Virtue.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the role of Classical Logic Faculty Scholar and to the mission of Charter Schools USA, supporting the company's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Manages time and responsibilities effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a way that supports high quality instruction and formation of scholars.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with faculty scholars, scholars, families, school leaders, and the broader community, contributing to a unified, virtue-centered school culture.
Shows prudent sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image of CSUSA Classical, responding thoughtfully as unique situations arise.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with all stakeholders, consistently interacting in ways that are courteous, professional, and aligned with the Beacons of Virtue (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice).
Communicates with clarity and precision in oral presentations, written correspondence, interpersonal dialogue (including active listening), and professional collaboration and negotiation.
Reports to work consistently, arrives on time, follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction, and seeks feedback to improve practice as a lifelong learner.
Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information Systems (SIS), and email, using these tools to support classical instruction and communication.
Seeks ways to improve and promote quality in all aspects of teaching and school life, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Strives to implement best practices in classical pedagogy and to integrate positive character education through the CSUSA Classical Beacons of Virtue, forming scholars in both strong minds and good hearts.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; degree in education, philosophy, mathematics, literature, history, classics, or a related field preferred.
Educator Certification in alignment with state requirements
Willingness to learn and demonstrate understanding of classical education, including the Trivium and Logic-stage pedagogy, and how these support the CSUSA Classical model.
Skill in teaching formal and informal logic, structured reasoning, composition, and analytical reading, using explicit instruction and structured practice that form scholars' habits of mind and work.
Strong classroom management rooted in habit training, clarity, consistency, and the cultivation of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice.
Excellent written and oral communication, and a warm, professional partnership with families in support of forming Strong Minds, Good Hearts.™
Willingness to receive ongoing training in classical pedagogy, logic instruction, Socratic dialogue, and related recitation and discussion methods, and to grow as a Faculty Scholar in both intellectual life and virtue.
Commitment to model the Beacons of Virtue (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice) in all settings--in the classroom, on campus, in professional relationships, and in personal conduct--so scholars see a living example of the character they are called to develop.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of what the Classical Logic Faculty Scholar will encounter:
Usual school working conditions within a virtue-rich, scholar-centered CSUSA Classical campus.
Periods of higher noise and activity during times of high scholar traffic and transitions, as scholars move purposefully through a lively, engaging learning environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent movement within the classroom and school campus to monitor scholar engagement, facilitate discussions, and maintain a safe, orderly environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods during instruction, presentations, and classroom activities.
Occasional lifting or moving of instructional materials and classroom equipment (up to 20 pounds), such as books, supplies, and technology devices.
Regular interaction with scholars in dynamic settings, requiring alertness and responsiveness to maintain a conducive learning environment.
Periods of increased activity and noise during transitions, collaborative learning, and school events.
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
A bachelor's degree and valid educator certification are required for this position. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to classical pedagogy and the ability to foster intellectual and moral growth in students.
Market context
Louisiana classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs, especially for candidates who can support multilingual classrooms and student engagement. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree in education while still requiring school-based experience and bilingual English-French proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your school experience and language skills before applying.