Humanities Teacher

Position:
Humanities teacher
Requirements:
● Must be a practicing Catholic and willing to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the
Magisterium.
● Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, classroom
management, and conflict resolution.
● Experience teaching in a classical education is not required but would be ideal.
● Clean background check to work with minors.
● A bachelor’s or master’s degree in History, Literature, or a related Humanities field is
required.
Qualifications:
● The ideal candidate would be able to teach some combination of history, Latin,
literature, theology or philosophy.
● Demonstrate Latin proficiency by applying for that position.
● Experience in and passion for Catholic classical education is a bonus.
● Must demonstrate excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills,
and possess a track record of contributing to the vision and mission of an apostolic and
educational enterprise.
● The ideal candidate will have an understanding and appreciation of an integrated
curriculum which allows for the connection between the humanities and the
arts/sciences.
● Two to five years of teaching experience is preferred, as well as experience in and
passion for Catholic classical education.
Responsibilities:
● In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty at Chesterton Academy participate
in the House system, which is designed to promote character and virtue, and to help
students grow in holiness.
● Faculty members are required to attend daily Mass with the entire student body and
assist in leading spiritual retreats and school activities.
About Chesterton Academy
Founded in 2008 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents, Chesterton
Academy offers a rigorous, integrated high school curriculum centered on the
Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the school develops complete
thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture
of life. Learn more about Chesterton Academy and the growing national Chesterton
Schools Network.