At Headington Hill Classical Academy, we believe our work is more than just a job—it’s a calling. We are a community of passionate Christian thinkers, innovators, creatives, parents, and mentors united by a shared mission: to offer an educational environment that is grounded in scholè, liturgy, embodied learning, and rightly ordered affections. Through cultivation of virtue, our teachers enable students to thrive and pursue the abundant life in Christ marked by knowledge, curiosity, and wisdom. Join HHCA, and be part of something that truly makes an impact.
Qualifications
Required
Commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with HHCA’s mission
Strong content knowledge
Ability to teach and engage students in a discussion-based environment
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Teaching experience at the appropriate school level
Familiarity with classical Christian education
Experience with hybrid or homeschool-supported models
Personal Characteristics
The ideal candidate is:
Engaging, curious, and enthusiastic about science
Skilled at leading discussion and encouraging student reasoning
Organized and dependable
Warm, relational, and able to connect with middle school students
Committed to forming students in truth, goodness, and beauty
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Classical Pedagogy
Teach using classical methods appropriate to the Grammar, Logic Stage, or Rhetoric Stage, emphasizing inquiry, reasoning, and discussion.
Guide students to ask meaningful questions and explore, creating wonder
Integrate a Christian worldview, helping students see the order, beauty, and purpose in creation.
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Prepare clear, organized lesson plans aligned with HHCA curriculum.
Post assignments and instructions in the school’s learning management system.
Provide guidance for home-day learning, ensuring clarity for both students and parents.
Incorporate review of prior material and cumulative understanding.
Student Engagement & Formation
Foster a classroom environment of respect, curiosity, and thoughtful discussion.
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and participate actively.
Cultivate habits of attention, diligence, and intellectual humility.
Support the development of both academic skill and character.
Communication & Collaboration
Communicate regularly with parents regarding expectations and student progress.
Collaborate with faculty and administration to strengthen school culture and instruction.
Respond to communication in a timely and professional manner.
Current Openings:
Lower School:
3rd Grade Teacher
%th Grade Teacher
Middle School Teacher:
Science
Latin
Upper School Teacher:
Latin
You belong at HHCA!
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Faith
Our teachers teach from within the Christian faith and will relate class concepts to the Christianity world view. Headington Hill Classical Academy instructors will affirm the dogmas expressed in the Nicene Creed without exception, and affirm traditional moral teachings of the faith. will be individuals who pursue virtue and holiness in their own lives as they are challenged to serve as living examples for our students.
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Pedagogy
We desire for our instructors to not only be well-versed in classical education but also to integrate it into every facet of their teaching. If you are selected for an interview, we would love to hear about your teaching experiences and how you incorporate a classical approach into your pedagogy. If classical education is new to you, we offer ongoing education opportunities and a Classical Christian Teaching Certification program.
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Qualifications
Our teachers love God, love students, and love their subjects. They preferably have a Bachelor's degree, experience working with children or in education, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. HHCA teachers are mentors, investing in the lives of students for a world that needs them.
