Science Teacher - High School
Full Time • Hagerstown
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Daily Mass and spiritual enrichment
- Vibrant, mission-driven faculty and parent community
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Professional development through the Chesterton Schools Network
- Opportunity to shape the spiritual, academic, and cultural foundation of a new Catholic high school
Job Summary
Chesterton Academy of the Divine Family, a joyfully Catholic, classical high school in the Chesterton Schools Network, seeks a mission-driven Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for integrated learning, a deep love for the Catholic faith, and a strong background in the natural sciences.
The Science Teacher will help implement a rigorous, wonder-filled curriculum rooted in classical education, engaging students in the study of nature and creation through the lens of faith and reason. This position offers the unique opportunity to be part of the founding faculty, helping to establish a culture of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and joyful discovery.
Responsibilities
Academic Instruction
- Teach high school-level science courses (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science), as assigned
- Foster student engagement and intellectual curiosity through lectures, labs, and discussions
- Integrate faith and reason in the exploration of the natural world
- Support student learning with regular feedback, assessments, and individualized support
- Collaborate with faculty on cross-disciplinary projects and curriculum planning
Classroom & Student Engagement
- Cultivate a classroom culture of joy, reverence, and intellectual rigor
- Promote the development of virtue and habits of attention, observation, and inquiry
- Offer support and mentorship to students both academically and personally
- Participate in the school’s House system, school retreats, and extracurricular programs
Faculty & School Life
- Collaborate with fellow faculty in professional development and classical pedagogy formation
- Attend faculty meetings, school events, and spiritual formation opportunities
- Serve as a model of faith, charity, and professional excellence in all interactions
- Help build the school’s Catholic and classical identity through enthusiastic participation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field (Master’s preferred)
- Prior teaching experience (preferably in a classical or Catholic school)
- Passion for teaching and mentoring high school students
- Practicing Roman Catholic, joyfully faithful to the Magisterium, and willing to take the Oath of Fidelity
- Ability to communicate scientific knowledge in a way that harmonizes with the Catholic intellectual tradition
- Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills
- A heart for evangelization, wonder, and the formation of saints and scholars
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family offers a classical, integrated high school education rooted in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition. As part of the Chesterton Schools Network, our mission is to form a new generation of joyful leaders and saints through a curriculum centered on truth, beauty, and goodness. With daily Mass, strong academics, and a vibrant community life, we help students discover their vocation and grow in virtue. Our affordable tuition model ensures that families of all backgrounds can access this transformative education.
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