Saint Joseph Catholic School – Middle School History Teacher (Grades 6–8)
📍 Location: 373 Winter Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
📅 Start Date: August 25, 2025
👤 Reports to: Principal, Mr. Adam Librande
Website: https://stjosephsalem.org/
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Position Overview
Saint Joseph Catholic School in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a faith-filled, dedicated, and dynamic Middle School Teacher with a focus on History for grades 6–8. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Catholic education, committed to forming students in a Christian worldview, and enthusiastic about teaching History, Language Arts, and Middle School Math in an engaging and academically rigorous manner.
Essential Dispositions
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong desire to:
- Share the person of Jesus Christ with students, staff, and families through daily work and personal witness.
- Support the school’s mission to help students view the world through the lens of the Catholic faith.
- Promote and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Live a virtuous life and model Christian character for students and peers.
- Collaborate with and take direction from the Pastor and Principal in a spirit of humility and mission alignment.
Education, Credentials, and Experience (Recommended)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in History, Education, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Experience teaching in a Catholic school setting or working in a Catholic environment is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of current teaching practices and strategies.
- Must meet Safe Environment requirements and complete related training.
Minimum Qualifications
- Practicing, fully initiated Catholic in good standing with the Church, actively participating in parish life.
- Committed to the Catholic mission of the school and the Church.
- Demonstrates moral integrity and avoids conduct contrary to Church teachings.
- Strong belief in and enthusiasm for Catholic education.
- Leadership experience is a plus.
- Displays a positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to excellence and continual improvement.
- Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and maintains confidentiality.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with fellow faculty and administration.
- Successfully pass a background check and reference screening.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
- Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to climb stairs and respond effectively in emergencies.
Working Environment
- Classroom and school setting with occasional evening meetings, field trips, and special events.
- Collaborative and faith-filled community committed to the academic and spiritual development of students.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and professional references to:
📧 Email: alibrande@stjosephsalem.org
📅 Application Deadline: Until Filled
St. Joseph School, in harmony with the Parish Mission to be “a Center of Catholic Life in the Valley,” strives to guide students in knowing, loving, and serving God and our neighbors. We seek to form saints, one child at a time, through a life of daily prayer, intellectual development, sacramental encounters, and the exercise of personal virtue.