About us

Ambleside School of Fredericksburg is a school that practices the time-tested educational philosophy and methods of British educator Charlotte Mason. Our goal is to bring students to the truths of Christ as they exist in the created world, in a highly relational atmosphere, through a rich and vigorous curriculum, where students are free to learn and inspired to grow.

Teachers and Staff at Ambleside work hard in service to our families and are rewarded with meaningful days and relationships. Our team is a tight-knit group of dedicated individuals united in a singular work to the glory of God. He sustains us and keeps us as we co-labor with Him in the work of bringing up His children.

**Overview:**

Lead teachers at Ambleside are the relational center of the grade-level classroom with no more than 16 students. Lead teachers must be well-rounded, curious, people who desire to learn and grow in their craft as a teacher as well as a person who appreciates the diverse range of ideas that permeate the classroom.

**Responsibilities:**

- Learn to master the Ambleside and Charlotte Mason method of education

- Provide instruction in various subjects such as Literature, Science, Poetry, Nature Study, handwriting, phonics, spelling, history, and music appreciation

- Provide individualized support to students who require extra assistance

- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to support student success

- Mentor and guide students in their academic and personal development

**Experience:**

- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

- Experience working with elementary school students

- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

- Ability to proofread and assess student work accurately

**Ambleside's Committment:**

Ambleside is a school that sees teachers as profoundly important people in the lives of children and the adults those children become, thus the spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual health of our teaching and administrative staff is vital to the fulfillment of our mission. To support this belief, Ambleside ensures that teachers are provided a rich and varied curriculum, small and manageable classes, in-service days dedicated to prayer, spiritual development, and training in our educational methods and philosophy, and a strong and supportive relationship with parents.

Ambleside applies a philosophy and method of education inspired by Charlotte Mason that has been time-tested for over 100 years. Teachers are instructed and supported with this foundational educational method ensuring each classroom carries out the philosophy with consistency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,650.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Application Question(s):

• Are your a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, as indicated in the Apostles' Creed?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fredericksburg, TX 78624: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person