Logic and Rhetoric Teacher

Position Description

Summit Classical Academy, an ACCS-accredited, Christ-centered classical school, is seeking a perceptive and articulate Logic and Rhetoric Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will equip students with the tools of sound reasoning and persuasive communication, grounded in biblical wisdom, to discern truth and advocate for it effectively. This upper-school position (grades 7–12) will teach formal logic, debate, oratory, and advanced rhetoric, drawing on classical traditions to prepare students for leadership and faithful witness, culminating in a Senior Thesis for graduating seniors.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in logic and rhetoric courses, using syllogisms, fallacies analysis, speech writing, and debates.
• Link logical principles to Scripture, promoting discernment and gracious contention.
• Create engaging lesson plans with exercises, mock debates, and orations per SCA standards.
• Gauge student skills through arguments, speeches, and logical proofs.
• Foster rhetoric-stage development, integrating with other subjects like theology or history.
• Partner with faculty on senior theses, mock trials, and rhetorical events.
• Join in staff training and school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Communications, or related (Master’s preferred).
• Experience teaching logic/rhetoric in upper school, preferably classical Christian.
• Robust faith in Jesus Christ and endorsement of SCA’s Statement of Faith.
• Knowledge of classical trivium, focusing on logic and rhetoric.
• Willingess to obtain ACCS teacher certification.
• Proficient in debate and critical thinking.

Preferred Additional Strengths

• Background in Aristotelian or medieval logic/rhetoric.
• Experience coaching debate teams or public speaking.
• Ability to incorporate apologetics into rhetoric instruction.

To Apply

• Please submit your cover letter and current résumé to [email protected]
• Complete the SCA teacher application (available at https://summitclassicalacademy.org/team/careers/).

We will review applications on a rolling basis and hope to fill this position as early as spring/summer 2026 for training and curriculum collaboration before the 2026–2027 school year.