Website Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory Denver, Colorado
Math and Science Teacher
Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory
Beginning Fall 2021
Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory, an independent, Catholic, classical high school in south metro Denver, seeks a dynamic teacher with a background in the liberal arts to teach Math and Science. We seek a versatile teacher whose love of science and math is matched by their love of teaching and forming high school students in the Catholic faith.
The 2021-2022 academic year will have 9th through 11th grades at the school. As such, the selected candidate will teach all or some of the following classes in Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry; and in Math: Euclid’s Elements, Analytical Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus. The candidate should feel comfortable teaching and modeling the scientific method and conducting biology and chemistry labs in the classroom.
Subsequent academic years will include the addition of physics, calculus, and statistics with the possibility to focus predominantly in either math or science. Teachers must have a passion for a Catholic liberal arts education, and must be able to lead a dialectically driven classroom.
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of the connections between mathematics, sciences, fine arts, and the humanities, as well as a passion for inspiring wonder and excellence in students who study mathematics and sciences. An B.S. degree or higher, and teaching experience or training in classical/liberal arts schools is preferred. Exceptional candidates who are transitioning from other careers, or recent college graduates will also be considered. Candidates 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. Candidates should demonstrate a proven ability to teach and mentor students and profess fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
The position is full-time, beginning August 1, 2021, with a competitive salary based on experience. Depending on the candidate, part time options to teach Math or Science may also be available. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to office@ourladyofvictorydenver.com. More information about the school can be found on our website at www.ourladyofvictorydenver.com.
The Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory is a member of the Chesterton Schools Network. Founded in 2008 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents, the Chesterton Schools Network offers a rigorous, integrated high school curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the schools develop complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about the growing national Chesterton Schools Network.