Part-Time 5th Grade Teacher (Classical, Catholic Hybrid)

Position Title: Part-Time 5th Grade Teacher (Classical, Catholic Hybrid)
Location: St. John Bosco Academy

4888 Browns Bridge Road Cumming, GA 30041

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contract Term: August 1, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Position Overview
St. John Bosco Academy is seeking a dedicated Catholic, faithful 5th Grade Teacher to join our mission-driven community. This part-time role includes on-campus instruction two days per week, while guiding student learning across a five-day academic week with lesson plans within our hybrid model.

Our school is a joyful, low-technology environment where students are free from unnecessary distractions and are strongly supported by their families. We provide a wonderful working environment for teachers, marked by collaboration, purpose, and a shared commitment to forming students in truth, goodness, and beauty.

The ideal candidate embraces the richness of classical Catholic education, partners closely with parents, and desires to form students both intellectually and morally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and guide instruction for a full five-day academic week in alignment with classical education principles
• Utilize and adapt the school-archived, pre-developed lesson plans to support learning across five subjects: Language Arts, Math, History, Science, and Religion
• Deliver engaging, well-ordered, and meaningful instruction on campus each Monday and Wednesday
• Provide clear guidance and lesson plans for at-home learning days (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• Monitor student progress, grade assignments, and provide timely, encouraging feedback
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents via email
• Foster a classroom culture rooted in virtue, attentiveness, and joy in learning
• Collaborate with Teacher Assistants to support student growth and classroom life

Additional Expectations

• Attend four full-day professional development trainings (three in August and one in January)
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with administration and families via email
• Faithfully support and uphold the mission and values of the school in all interactions
  School Environment & Culture

Our school offers a unique, mission-driven environment that:

• Partners closely with supportive parents in the education and formation of their children
• Provides opportunities to live, grow, and joyfully share your Catholic faith with students and fellow faculty
• Promotes a culture of life, upholds the dignity of every human person, and fosters joy in living the faith
• Embraces classical methods of education that cultivate a love of learning rooted in virtue and wisdom
• Offers ongoing formation and support in classical education and Bosconian pedagogy
• Maintains small class sizes with the support of dedicated Teacher Assistants
• Fosters a supportive and enjoyable teaching environment, free from excessive administrative demands
• Provides a hybrid, part-time schedule that allows for balance in both professional and personal life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required); background in education or a related field preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing who is faithful to and aligned with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
• Familiarity with or openness to learning classical education methods
• Strong organizational, communication, and planning skills
• A commitment to the mission of Catholic education
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear and consistent communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $18,000
• Part-time schedule within a balanced hybrid model
• Generous time off aligned with the liturgical and academic calendar, including:
  • Three weeks off during the Christmas season
  • One week off for Holy Week
  • One week for Spring Break
  • One week off for Thanksgiving break

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter expressing their interest in classical Catholic education and this part-time teaching role to Vivian Ferrari vferrari@sjbaga.org or visit our careers page at https://sjbacademy.org/careers/

At St. John Bosco Academy, we believe teaching is more than a profession; it is a vocation. We seek educators who desire to form young minds and hearts in what is true, good, and beautiful.