Humanities Teacher, Middle and Upper School

Job Description

Chelsea Academy, a Catholic liberal arts school committed to educating the whole person, is seeking a passionate and accomplished Humanities Teacher to join our faculty starting January 7th, 2026, for the 2025- 2026 academic year. We believe that a life well-lived is a life of continual inquiry, guided by both reason and faith. This is more than a job, it's a calling to inspire the next generation through a love of learning and a commitment to truth. We are looking for an educator who sees the humanities not just as subjects to be taught, but as a path to wisdom and virtue, deeply rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Our ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who embodies the intellectual and spiritual life they are called to teach. They are an expert in their field, a dedicated mentor, and an enthusiastic guide who can help students discover the enduring truths found in history and literature.

Your Role and the Curriculum: This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the intellectual journey of our students. Your teaching responsibilities will include:
• 7th Grade: Modern European History.
• 8th Grade: American History.
• 10th Grade: Medieval History and Composition with Medieval Literature.

This interdisciplinary approach allows you to draw powerful connections between historical periods and their literary and cultural legacies. You will be helping students understand the narrative of the West and how it continues to inform our world today. The ideal candidate will also be open to teaching Physical Education for 6th and 7th-grade boys. This is a chance to mentor students outside the classroom and contribute to their holistic development through discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

What We're Looking for in an Educator:
• Knowledgeable: An expert in the subjects you will teach, capable of conveying a mastery of the material with clarity and enthusiasm.
• A Virtuous Role Model: An individual whose life and faith inspire students to pursue goodness, truth, and beauty.
• A Collaborative Teammate: Someone who works seamlessly with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive, integrated curriculum and a supportive faculty culture.
• A Clear Communicator: You are skilled in providing timely and transparent feedback to both students and parents on academic progress and personal development.

Required and Desired Qualifications:
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a Humanities-related field (History, English, Literature, etc.). • Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter areas listed above.

Preferred:
• A Master's Degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with a classical or liberal arts curriculum and pedagogy.
Compensation and Application: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position beginning January 7th, 2026.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org with the subject line: Humanities Teacher Application.

We are excited to find a new member of our community who shares our commitment to service and excellence in education.

About the Employer

Founded in 2008, Chelsea Academy seeks to form confident young men and women educated in the liberal arts tradition and the Catholic faith. Chelsea is committed to promoting and cultivating in its students the life of the mind and the love of truth; an appreciation for the natural world and the heritage of human achievement; enduring friendships; a spirit of adventure; and the virtues of honesty, diligence, courage, piety, and personal responsibility.

Through an ethos shaped by Catholic teaching and devotions and a curriculum that includes the humanities, sciences, the arts, and athletics, Chelsea provides students with opportunities to develop into adults capable of making positive contributions to their families, places of work, and communities.