Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Teachers at Regents School of Austin inspire students to grow in their love for Christ and His created order, discovering truth, goodness, and beauty in every area of learning through our Classical, Christian curriculum.

This SOR history position teaches students across 5 sections, probably across two different subjects & grade-levels. Like other SOR faculty members, this position will also be expected to be a homeroom advisor and probably a study hall advisor.

In this role, teachers instruct, disciple, and mentor students in alignment with the Objectives outlined in Article II, helping them flourish spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.

Teachers partner closely with parents and colleagues to prepare students for life beyond Regents-equipped to think critically, love deeply, and serve faithfully.

PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING WORK

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects joyful obedience to Him.

• Model the fruits of the Spirit in communication, relationships, and daily work.

• Demonstrate teachability, a positive attitude, and a willing heart for service.

• Embody other-centered servant leadership in all interactions.

• Prioritize important, mission-driven work rather than the merely urgent.

• Maintain clear and gracious communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Self

• Grow spiritually and intellectually as a follower of Jesus Christ, our Creator and Lord.

• Embrace lifelong learning and model the love of learning for students.

• Exhibit love, joy, peace, and spiritual maturity in all relationships.

Lead Other Adults

• Partner with parents as the primary educators of their children, fostering strong communication and collaboration.

• Understand and honor the unique rhythms of a K-12 community.

• Communicate promptly and clearly with parents and colleagues to support student success.

• Approach conflict with humility and seek peace through understanding.

Lead Students Before Class

• Develop thoughtful lesson and unit plans rooted in the mission of Regents.

• Set clear learning objectives and behavior expectations grounded in love and logic.

• Design procedures that maximize learning time and model order and excellence.

Lead Students During Class

• Create a joyful, disciplined, and engaging learning environment.

• Inspire curiosity and wonder through lively discussions and meaningful instruction.

• Demonstrate compassion by listening, encouraging, and creating safety for intellectual and spiritual risk-taking.

• Maintain a neat, orderly, and inspiring classroom atmosphere.

• Uphold school rules consistently and graciously.

Lead Students After Class

• Evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to close learning gaps.

• Reflect on teaching effectiveness and seek feedback for continuous growth.

• Use assessment data to refine instruction and strengthen student understanding.

Teaching

• Consistently demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for your subject matter

• Create and deliver engaging lessons on history that connect key people, events, and ideas of the past into a coherent, Christian narrative

• Introduce students to major historical texts and help them develop their skills as researchers and interpreters of primary sources

• Ignite passion in students for the past

• Use historical events and personages as opportunities for students to practice judgment, prudence, and empathy regarding the past as well as relevance for the present

Advisory

• Lead a group of 10-14 students of the same gender as a homeroom advisor -- read scripture, pray, discuss matters and skill development as they come up, etc.

• Provide emotional and spiritual support and discipleship as needed to the group of students in advisory

Other Responsibilities

• Chaperone a class trip as well as one dance per year

• Attend grade-level meetings every other week during lunch

• Attend regular faculty meetings after school once a week

• Help with other duties around the school (lunch duty, etc.) as needed

Successful candidates will live out a Christian lifestyle and demonstrate a Christ-centered worldview in daily actions. Teachers will create a healthy, nurturing classroom environment where students can flourish spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in history (or a closely-related field) with at least 3 years of experience in teaching at the high school level (classical school preferred)

• Christian maturity that demonstrates a desire and capacity to create a healthy classroom environment

Additional Skills and Expertise:

• Strong understanding of pedagogical skills and objectives in a classical, Christian model

• Ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, and administrators with compassion, integrity, and professionalism

• Experience integrating curricular education with biblical spiritual formation and discipleship

• High level of self-awareness, communication skills, and emotional composure

• Love of teenagers and a desire to see them grow in wisdom, faith, and virtue as disciples of Jesus, along with a personal desire to grow as a disciple of Christ

• A desire to build relationships and rapport, a sense of humor, flexibility, and the ability to multitask

• Detail-oriented to complete the various necessary tasks of education, like attendance taking, grading, maintaining school policies around parent/student communications, and upholding school expectations around student behavior

Faith Alignment:
All Regents staff and volunteers must subscribe to our Purpose, Mission, Philosophy, Objectives, and Doctrinal Statement (Article II). Board-adopted statements providing additional clarity include:

• Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

• Nashville Statement: A Coalition for Biblical Sexuality

Learn More & Review Documents:

Philosophy and Doctrinal Statement

Article II

Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Nashville Statement: A Coalition for Biblical Sexuality

Benefits

At Regents School of Austin, we are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective August 1st

• Disability & Life Insurance: School-paid short- and long-term disability, as well as life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, with optional additional coverage

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match and eligibility for profit-sharing contributions after a designated year of service

• Time Off: Generous paid holidays and leave

• Commitment to Equity: Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We strive to provide benefits that support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security while rewarding their contributions to our mission.

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