Website Chelsea Academy Front Royal, VA, Virginia
About Chelsea Academy:
Chelsea Academy is a joyful, faith-centered, independent Catholic liberal arts school dedicated
to forming confident young men and women—eloquent, humble, and virtuous leaders rooted in
the authentic Catholic intellectual tradition. Through a rigorous academic program, a vibrant
spiritual life featuring daily prayer and weekly Mass, and a steadfast commitment to the whole
person—mind, body, and soul—the Academy cultivates students who pursue truth with wonder,
build friendships rooted in charity, embrace adventure with courage, and grow in both faith and
knowledge.
Position Overview:
Chelsea Academy is seeking a highly motivated faculty member as a part time Instructional Aide
to assist the Lower School (grades K-5) during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Desired candidate
should be a joyful disciple, have a knowledge and appreciation of Catholic intellectual tradition,
classical and liberal arts pedagogy, a passion for educating and forming Christian youth, and a
spirit of adventure. Important characteristics include competence in education, a focus on student
learning, classroom management skills, ability to collaborate on a team, and enthusiasm.
Teaching Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Assist with instruction in grades K-5, depending on the need each day
- Work with students individually or in small groups, to help them better understand
classroom material - Substitute teach for grades K-5 when a teacher is absent for illness or other reasons
- Work 25 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours as needed to cover
classes when teachers are out sick
Qualifications:
- Required: candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
- Required: candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree
- Candidate should have experience with classical Catholic liberal arts education
- Other desired qualifications:
- Polished and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and deliver effective lesson plans
- Ability to manage a classroom environment well
- Ability to relate well with students
- Ability to be flexible in a smaller school environment
- Willingness to work with classroom teachers to integrate the discipline within
curriculum
About the Curriculum and Culture:
Chelsea Academy’s curriculum is designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue through a rigorous
and integrated liberal arts education. History courses emphasize the study of human civilization,
the development of Western culture, and the moral lessons drawn from the past. English courses
emphasize the close reading of great works of literature in the light of truth, beauty, and
goodness, cultivating clear and persuasive writing, thoughtful discussion, moral imagination, and
an appreciation for the enduring insights of the Western intellectual and Christian traditions.
Faculty members are expected to model the school’s core virtues of faith, hope, charity,
prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance and to guide students toward intellectual excellence
and moral maturity. The Academy fosters a joyful and disciplined environment where faith and
reason work together in the pursuit of His Truth.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, salary expectations and contact
information for three professional references to Dr. Diarmuid T. Wheeler, Headmaster, at
frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.
Additional Information:
More information about Chelsea Academy, its mission, and programs can be found at
www.chelseaacademy.org.
Chelsea Academy
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
chelseaacademy.org
To apply for this job email your details to frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org