Careers at the Well-Trained Mind Academy

Online teaching careers for instructors of classical methodologies. Preview our part-time, online instructor openings below!

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Korean instructor to teach one live, online section of Korean 1 during the 2026-2027 school year. The instructor will work with us to build our Korean program. The goal is to add a level of Korean every year; the program will grow with our students. We plan to offer levels 1- 4 of Korean.

The classes are geared toward high school students.

Position Description

Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.

For the 2026-27 school year, we are looking for an instructor to teach one section of Korean 1. Our classes are scheduled during regular school hours (United States East Coast).

Job Responsibilities:

Build a course in coordination with the administration that follows ACTFL standards and meets requirements for awarding students high school credit.
Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units.
Plan engaging activities that support student spoken and written language acquisition.
Encourage interaction between students
Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques.
Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class will be conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Korean, East Asian Studies, or a related field
Demonstrable skill in teaching introductory level Korean
Native or near-native Korean language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching online
5+ years of experience teaching Korean
Lived in Korean-speaking community for 6+ months
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
Experience instructing a diverse student population
Uses technology to deliver instruction effectively

The position advertised is a US-based position. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application.

Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.

Compensation

Compensation is $5,600/section for the academic year (Our academic year consists of two 17 week semesters: 16 weeks of instruction, 1 exam week). This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.

In addition to compensation, instructors receive tuition remission for their dependents. For every course taught, instructors can enroll a dependent in a course.

Employees are eligible for retirement benefits after one year of service.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Weber Edwards, Chair of World Languages ([email protected]).

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time engineering instructor to teach live, online sections of high school engineering for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Description

Our science programs use a classical approach to education. Instructors should be comfortable using socratic discussion in classes and allowing students to experiment with problem solving.

Engineering (a high-school level course) meets twice a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes (three contact hours).

Job Responsibilities:

Follow course schedule and pacing
Plan engaging activities that support student learning
Encourage interaction between students
Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques
Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units.
Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.

Classes are taught live using Blackboard Collaborate.

All classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone. The position requires reliable high-speed internet.

Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field
Comfortable using Google Drive
Experience using conferencing software in an educational setting
Can comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row
Ability to balance several tasks at once (delivering lessons while also managing chat, addressing student behavior in real time, ability to answer questions in real time)
Engaging presentation style, with ability to monitor student engagement and interest

Preferred Qualifications

High school teaching experience (in a classroom and/or a homeschool setting.)
Experience with Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS
Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Compensation

Compensation is $5600 for the academic year (2 semesters each consisting of 16 weeks of instruction and 1 exam week).

This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications submitted by February 27, 2026.

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Spanish instructor to teach live, online sections of Spanish during the 2026-2027 school year. The classes are geared toward middle school and high school students. We offer levels Spanish 1- 4/5; we are looking for an instructor who can teach Spanish 1-3.

Position Description

For the 2026-27 school year, we are looking for an instructor to teach up to five of our already scheduled classes. We will consider hiring multiple instructors to cover the scheduled classes.

Classes are currently scheduled as follows; all times are in the Eastern Time Zone:

Spanish 1, sedition 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-10 am

Spanish 1, section 2: Monday/Wednesday 3 - 4:15 pm

Spanish 2, section 1: Monday/Wednesday noon - 1:15 pm

Spanish 2, section 3: Monday/Wednesday/Friday noon - 1 pm

Spanish 3: Monday/Wednesday 10-11:15 am

*There may be some flexibility with these scheduled times. Which courses the candidate will take will be discussed on an individual basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan engaging activities that support student language acquisition
Encourage interaction between students
Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques
Plan engaging activities that support student spoken and written language acquisition.
Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class will be conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units.
Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field
Demonstrable skill in teaching introductory level Spanish
Native or near-native Spanish speakers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching online
5+ years of experience teaching Spanish
Lived in Spanish-speaking community for 6+ months
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
Experience instructing a diverse student population
Uses technology to deliver instruction effectively

Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.

Compensation

In addition to compensation, instructors receive tuition remission for their dependents. For every course taught, instructors can enroll a dependent in a course.

Employees are eligible for retirement benefits after one year of service.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with priority given to applications submitted before February 27, 2026.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Weber Edwards, Chair of World Languages ([email protected]).

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking part-time instructors to teach live, online sections of rhetoric writing for the 2026-2027 school year. We are hiring for Rhetoric Writing I and II, which are high-school level classes.

You can read more about our writing sequence here, and our approach to classical education here.

Position Description

Part-time instructors teach 1-6 sections of 12-15 students each. Core writing classes meet for two contact hours a week. Qualified and interested instructors will be considered for additional courses in their fields of expertise. Online teaching experience required. Must be comfortable working with a small focused team, taking academic direction, and cooperating with other writing instructors.

This position is part-time. Instructors should have a bachelor’s degree in the humanities. Instructors are hired on a course-by-course basis.

The position advertised is a US-based position. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application.

Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the field or a related field
Comfortable using Google Drive
Experience using conferencing software in an educational setting
Can comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row
Ability to balance several tasks at once (delivering lessons while also managing chat, addressing student behavior in real time, ability to answer questions in real time)
Engaging presentation style, with ability to monitor student engagement and interest

Preferred Qualifications

High school and/or college teaching experience (in a classroom and/or a homeschool setting.)
Experience with Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS
Experience teaching in a virtual setting
Experience teaching writing using a classical-style approach

Compensation

Compensation is $4,550 for the academic year. Tutors are compensated $45/hour. Instructors qualify for tuition remission for their own students (a one-to-one match for every section they teach) and retirement after two years employment.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is hiring individuals to join our substitute and tutoring pool for expository writing.

Our writing courses fall into three groups: basic writing skills, intermediate composition skills (expository writing), and rhetoric.

You can read more about our writing sequence here, and our approach to classical education here.

Prospective substitutes should have availability to teach live, online sections of expository writing during the school day (Eastern Time Zone). Prospective tutors are able to hold sessions during working business hours, evenings, and the weekends.

Position Description

Substitutes are provided with slides, lecture outlines, and assessments. The substitute does not need to develop their own lesson plans, lectures, or assessments; all materials are provided to the substitute.

Expository writing substitutes and tutors are capable of teaching through the expository sequence.

Classes are taught live using Blackboard Collaborate.

Substitutes are contracted on a course-by-course basis, and for varying durations, depending on needs. All classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone, and the successful applicant will have consistent part-time availability during the regular school day. Joining the substitute and/or the tutoring pool does not guarantee a minimum number of hours; our substitutes and tutors receive positions on an as-needed basis.

The position requires reliable high-speed internet.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Composition, or a related field
Comfortable using Google Drive
Experience using conferencing software in an educational setting
Can comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row
Ability to balance several tasks at once (delivering lessons while also managing chat, addressing student behavior in real time, ability to answer questions in real time)
Engaging presentation style, with ability to monitor student engagement and interest
Comfortable stepping into a classroom where the primary teacher structured the classroom assignments and expectations

Preferred Qualifications

Middle school and/or high school teaching experience (in a classroom and/or a homeschool setting.)
Experience with Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS
Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Compensation

Substitutes will be contracted on a weekly basis, at the rate of $130/section/week. A section meets for two or three contact hours a week; compensation covers teaching the live class plus grading.

Tutors are compensated $45/hour.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is hiring individuals to join our substitute and tutoring pools. Prospective substitutes should have availability to teach live, online sections of mathematics and/or science during the school day (Eastern Time Zone). Prospective tutors are able to hold sessions during working business hours, evenings, and the weekends.

Course Descriptions

Our mathematics and science programs use a classical approach to education. Instructors should be comfortable using socratic discussion in classes and allowing students to experiment with methods of solving problems.

Position Description

Mathematics substitutes are capable of tutoring up through Algebra II.

Science substitutes are capable of tutoring high school biology, chemistry, and/or physics, depending on their field of study. Specifically, we are looking for substitutes who can teach either physics (middle school and high school) or biology (middle school).

Classes are taught live using Blackboard Collaborate.

Position requires reliable high-speed internet.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the field or a related field
Comfortable using Google Drive
Experience using conferencing software in an educational setting
Can comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row
Ability to balance several tasks at once (delivering lessons while also managing chat, addressing student behavior in real time, ability to answer questions in real time)
Engaging presentation style, with ability to monitor student engagement and interest
Comfortable stepping into a classroom where the primary teacher structured the classroom assignments and expectations

Preferred Qualifications

Middle school and/or high school teaching experience (in a classroom and/or a homeschool setting.)
Experience with Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS
Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Compensation

Substitutes will be contracted on a weekly basis, at the rate of $130/section/week. A section meets for two or three contact hours a week; compensation covers teaching the live class plus grading.

Tutors are compensated $45/hour.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

We serve students globally with no prejudice based on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion in order to achieve our educational goal of developing lifelong learners.

We honor and value diversity, and we are invested in modeling these values for the next generation of classical learners.

We support our instructors inside and outside the classroom so that they can focus on instruction, assessment, and feedback. Our team of highly qualified instructors and administrators does its best to respect each other, their students, and student families and/or guardians.