8th Grade Earth Science Teacher

Job Description

About Chelsea Academy:
Chelsea Academy is a joyful, faith-centered, independent Catholic liberal arts school dedicated to forming confident young men and women-eloquent, humble, and virtuous leaders rooted in the
authentic Catholic intellectual tradition. Through a rigorous academic program, a vibrant spiritual life featuring daily prayer and weekly Mass, and a steadfast commitment to the whole person-mind, body, and soul-the Academy cultivates students who pursue truth with wonder, build friendships rooted in charity, embrace adventure with courage, and grow in both faith and knowledge.

Position Overview:
Chelsea Academy invites applications for a part-time 8th Grade Earth Science teaching position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will guide middle school students in exploring
the natural world and contribute to the vibrant intellectual and spiritual life of the school.

Teaching Responsibilities:
• Teach one section of our 8th Grade Earth Science curriculum (including topics such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy).
• Design and oversee safe, engaging laboratory experiments and hands-on field observations that bring scientific concepts to life.

Qualifications:
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the mission and identity of Chelsea Academy.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Science Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) with the ability to integrate scientific study within a liberal arts framework.
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and Catholic identity of Chelsea Academy.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills, particularly with middle school learners.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students and participating in the broader life of the school.
• A love of teaching and learning rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• Ability to inspire students to think critically, reason logically, and appreciate the unity of truth across disciplines.
• Ability to be flexible in a smaller-school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff.
• Ability to plan strategically and maintain a focus on results.
• Ability to partner and create relationships with parents and community members.
• Ability to enforce policies with charity and empathy.
• Willingness to engage with students and work with them during activities and events.
• Enthusiasm for working with young learners and fostering a love of learning.
• Dedication to fostering virtue, curiosity, and moral responsibility in students.

About the Curriculum and Culture:
Earth Science at Chelsea Academy emphasize the study of the physical world as an exploration of God's creation, fostering a profound sense of wonder, order, and stewardship. Through the study of the earth's systems, geological history, meteorology, and the cosmos, students engage with the laws of nature to understand the intricate design of the universe, viewing scientific discovery in the light of truth, beauty, and goodness. This rigorous scientific training cultivates empirical observation, logical reasoning, and a deeper appreciation for the historical and philosophical harmony between faith and reason, particularly how the Catholic intellectual tradition has traditionally nurtured and advanced the sciences. Faculty members are expected to model the school's core virtues of faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, guiding students to approach the natural world with intellectual humility and excellent stewardship. The study of science fosters a joyful and disciplined environment where exploring the mechanics of the earth serves to broaden the intellect and deepen the understanding of His Truth as revealed in creation.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, salary expectations and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Diarmuid T. Wheeler, Headmaster, at frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until theposition is filled.

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.