Upper School Math Teacher

Divine Mercy Academy

Divine Mercy Academy is a K-8 school, currently located in Pasadena, MD that utilizes the Catholic Liberal Education model to raise up Saints and Scholars. Our purpose is to know, love, and serve God and to form others so they might joyfully do the same.

Divine Mercy Academy is seeking an Upper School Math teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ideal candidate will possess a deep love for Jesus Christ and His Church, a desire to participate in the renaissance of Catholic education, and a commitment to raising up the next generation of saints and scholars.

Job Description

The study of mathematics should instill in students an ever-increasing sense of wonder and awe at the profound way in which the world displays order, pattern and relation. Mathematics is studied not because it is first useful and then beautiful, but because it reveals the beautiful order inherent in the cosmos. The upper school Math teacher is responsible for presenting classroom content such that it leads students to appreciate the profound wonder present in creation. Furthermore, the teacher sets a challenging mathematical curriculum and sets a criterion of excellence such that all students would excel and command a strong knowledge of the math content set before them. 

• Understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church at all times.
• Lead students to an understanding and an appreciation of all that is good, beautiful, and true.
• Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging them to love others.
• Be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness and virtue.
• Develop and implement engaging, challenging curriculum and lesson plans in line with the school’s classical education model.
• Evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback, adapting lessons when needed, and communicating any concerns to parents and fellow teachers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student development and the school’s Catholic identity.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills, classroom management, content area, knowledge of classical education, and Catholic teaching.
• Part time and full time work is available

The Ideal Candidate will possess

• A missionary spirit and love for Jesus Christ and His Church with a desire to raise up a generation of saints and scholars.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Math, or relevant field
• Teaching experience, ideally in a Catholic or classical education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, flexible, and passionate about teaching and learning.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to Jacqueline Dolch at administrator@divinemercy.md.

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