History Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a versatile, full-time history teacher whose love of teaching history is matched by their love of teaching, and forming high school students in the Catholic faith. Teachers are expected to demonstrate competency and strength in history and have comfortability with teaching a variety of courses. The candidate should possess teaching ability, content excellence, classroom management, and the capacity to take on extra-curricular duties, clubs, and mentorship in the House System, (the House system is designed to promote character and virtue), and other duties as assigned. Faculty members are required to attend daily Mass with the entire student body and participate in spiritual retreats or other school activities. The candidate must be a Catholic in good standing and willing to take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium. Candidates ideally have previous teaching experience, demonstrate excellent organization, written, and verbal communication skills. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field by the time of employment. Educational credits/licensure are ideal but not required, though candidates may need to work toward educational credits upon employment. Position offers a competitive salary and benefits and begins July 1, 2025. Interested parties should forward a cover letter, resume, references, and transcripts to Dr. Eric DeMeuse at edemeuse@chestertonmke.org.

About the Employer

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is a private, classical/liberal arts Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and a member of the Chesterton Schools Network. The Network Schools are part of an educational renewal reintroducing the classical, Catholic liberal arts tradition.

The mission of Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is to help parents raise up a generation of joyful saints and leaders, educated in the classical arts tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith in order to serve the common good.