Part-time Upper School Humanities

Position Description

About the Position

Part-Time Humanities Instructor, 7th-8th Grades

A passion for words and for Christ – the Word – along with a patient, unrelenting love for young people navigating the gloriously awkward joys and trials of middle school are essential for this instructional position. Through a strong background in literature, stellar oral and written communication skills, and first-rate analytical and logical reasoning, the instructor will cultivate in students’ hearts a genuine love for Truth, goodness, and beauty and will encourage their growth in the Faith. Current courses include Humanities classes of Omnibus Primary and Omnibus Secondary. The Omnibus primary is a focus on the History and Theology of the time period from early Church fathers to the Reformation , and Omnibus secondary is a focus on the literature of that same time period. The instructional position has potential to expand to full-time for the 2025/26 school year.

Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement educational plans and curriculum for students grades 7th-8th grade (2 instructional periods, 1 planning period per day)
– Manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment
– Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and education administration to support student success
– Provide tutoring and additional support to students as needed

Experience:
– Humanities, Language Arts, Literature
– Previous experience working with children
– Familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies
– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
– Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students
– Knowledge of educational standards and best practices, familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies

Requirements: Minimum, Bachelors Degree in a related field