What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School History and Religion Teacher (Grades 6th, 7th, 8th) position at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Kansas City?
Description
Saint Charles Borromeo Academy is currently seeking a fill time Middle School Humanities Teacher as well as for the 2025-2026 school year. Partnering with parents in their role as primary educators, Saint Charles Borromeo Academy extends the mission of the Church in forming true disciples of Jesus Christ. Through a Catholic Classic Liberal Arts education centered on Christ, we provide an integrated approach fostering a love for truth, beauty, and goodness. We seek to instill a natural desire for wisdom and virtue in all students.
Responsibilities
- Understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church at all times.
- Passionate about supporting The Catholic Liberal Arts tradition at the Academy.
- Lead scholars to an understanding and an appreciation of all that is good, beautiful, and true.
- Relate to scholars by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging them to love others.
- Be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness and virtue.
- Manage the class by setting clear expectations of behavior, establishing reasonable routines, and promoting self-discipline based on Catholic principles.
- Teach scholars in a challenging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate manner using the classical model or demonstrate a willingness to be trained in classical education methods.
- Work in a collaborative way with the other Middle School teachers to develop and implement a Classic Catholic curriculum that enriches the educational experience with a seamless integration of the arts and faith element with history instruction.
Requirements
- Must be passionate about supporting the Catholic Liberal Arts tradition of the Academy.
- The ideal candidate will nurture a positive Catholic culture, through his or her own example and by leading and guiding the religious formation of each scholar.
- Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church; includes faithful obedience to the Magisterium.
St. Charles offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid Time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire
