Prospective Middle School Teacher
About The Position
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a Catholic, STEM-designated 6-12 institution committed to forming students through the integration of faith and reason. As an Apple School of Distinction, we believe, in the words of our patron saint, that "faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth." Our educational model is built on four pillars reflecting Pope John Paul II's life as an athlete, artist, academic, and person of faith. Like our patron saint, we are deeply rooted in our Catholic identity while embracing opportunities to collaborate with our Christian brothers and sisters in glorifying God through education. We seek middle school educators across our departments—Fine Arts, Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Theology, and Fitness—who view teaching as a matter of the heart. Our teachers build authentic relationships through dialogue, reciprocal growth, and genuine engagement with each student. We see each young person as an eternal being with an immortal soul, a source of hope for the world who is destined for eternal joy. The ideal candidate will guide students to think like practitioners in their field—whether as artists, scientists, mathematicians, writers, historians, linguists, theologians, or athletes—while forming Christ in the lives of all involved in our community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant content area or related field
- Commitment to supporting the school's Catholic mission
- Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with middle school students
- Strong classroom management skills rooted in respect and authentic engagement
- Proficiency with educational technology
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Education or teaching certification
- Master's degree in Education or content area
- Experience teaching in Catholic schools
- Experience with middle school-aged learners
- Familiarity with inquiry-driven, discussion-based, and hands-on learning approaches
- Background in interdisciplinary instruction
Responsibilities
- Build authentic relationships with each student through dialogue and reciprocal engagement, recognizing that education is fundamentally about the heart
- Teach students to approach problems, questions, and texts the way professionals in your discipline do—developing the lens, language, and methods of your field
- Ground all instruction in Christ as the first teacher and model, weaving faith seamlessly throughout curriculum and classroom life
- Engage in honest, charitable teamwork with colleagues across departments—offering creative ideas, providing constructive feedback with grace, and celebrating shared successes as gifts from God and the fruit of collective effort
- Deliver engaging instruction that challenges students to move beyond memorization toward authentic understanding and application
- Approach each student with the conviction that they are created for greatness in this life and eternal joy in the next
- Contribute generously to the life of the school community through liturgies, service, faculty development, and school traditions
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and spiritual formation
- Culture of honest feedback, creative teamwork, and shared celebration
- State-of-the-art technology and facilities
- Competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
