Classical Catholic High School Teachers

Job Description

High School Teacher - All subjects: Math, Great Books and History, Science, Visual Arts, Latin, PE, Music, Drama, Theology

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, Warwick, RI

Terms: Full-time or part-time
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay: Salary
To apply: We are currently accepting applications. Send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to rduffy@chestertonri.org. See details in the "application" section below. Full-time teachers will be responsible for teaching multiple different subject areas.

Job Description
High school teachers will be tasked with delivering excellent instruction in their respective subject areas in a way that communicates Chesterton's mission and vision. Essential skills for this role include:

*expertise in the subject matter

* thoughtful lesson planning

*effective organization

*clear communication, including with students, parents, faculty, staff, and school leadership

* practical wisdom

*ability to create a classroom atmosphere that fosters joy, respect, wonder, and participation

*desire for continuous learning and growth intellectually, professionally, and spiritually

Full-time teachers will be responsible for teaching multiple different subject areas.

Chesterton is committed to supporting the continuous intellectual, professional, and spiritual formation of teachers through coaching, strong school culture, and opportunities for fellowship and community
outside the typical school day.

Teachers take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Interested individuals should familiarize themselves with our school and our mission via our website, https://chestertonri.org, and then apply by sending materials (see below) to: rduffy@chestertonri.org

Application
Please send the following materials to rduffy@chestertonri.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please submit by 2/15/25

• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
(1) What are you interested in teaching and able to teach? Note that full-time teachers must teach multiple different subjects.
(2) Why are you interested in applying to CAOLH?
(3) What are your own intellectual and personal aspirations, in general and as related to CAOLH?
(4) What relevant experience do you have with teaching and forming children and young adults? Have you worked with large groups of children and young adults?
(5) What relevant experience do you have with classical education? (Did you go to a classical school? Have you taught at one? Are you self-taught in reading from the Great Tradition, e.g., from
Homer and Plato through Flannery O'Connor?)
(6) What are the characteristics of excellent teaching?
(7) Are there examples that show (a) that you are capable of implementing order and, when necessary, giving students consequences for behavior and (b) that you are able to receive and
implement coaching effectively? (c) Are there examples that demonstrate your ability to plan effectively and maintain strong organization?

• References. Please share the names of 3 people we may contact as references. At least one of your references should be able to comment on each of the following areas: (1) your character and faith; (2)
your intellectual and academic interests and capabilities; (3) your personal organization, competency, and professionalism.

About the Employer

Our Lady of Hope's mission is to form young men and women who know and love the truth, and magnify Jesus Christ, Truth himself, with their lives. Through study of the enduring works of the great tradition, a study guided and fulfilled by the light of the Catholic faith, we educate the whole person - imagination, intellect, and will - in wisdom and virtue. We partner with parents to foster a community of learning, prayer, and friendship, centered in the Eucharist, so that our students become joyful leaders and saints.