High School Humanities Teacher

Job Description

Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart, a classical high school in the Catholic tradition, seeks a classicist (or classically trained humanities teacher) comfortable teaching Euclidean Geometry and Ancient Philosophy, (Plato and Aristotle) and who is steeped in Ancient History, and fluent in either Latin or Greek. Proficiency in integrating math and the humanities is a must.

A bachelor's or master's degree in History, Philosophy or a related Humanities field is required. Three to five years of teaching experience is preferred, as well as experience in and passion for Catholic classical education.

The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and willing to take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium. 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Application must include cover letter, resume, and two to three references. Teacher's license not required. Interested candidates should submit required documents to Dan Janeiro, Headmaster at dan.janeiro@chestertoniheart.org

About the Employer

Our motto is Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. Our classical high school curriculum in the Catholic tradition combines a broad liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in Intellect (teaching the classics of Western thought from physics to philosophy and the interrelationship of the great ideas and how to think), Character (growing in the four cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice, the foundation of leadership), and Spirituality (coming to understand and embrace the truth of why we exist: to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world and be happy with Him forever in the next).