Part-Time Science Teacher

We are seeking a faithful and engaging part-time Science Teacher for grades 1–4 to foster wonder and curiosity about God’s creation in our youngest learners. The ideal candidate will integrate hands-on exploration, observation, and scientific habits of mind with the Catholic understanding of creation, helping students see the natural world as a reflection of God’s order and beauty.

Curriculum & Instruction

•  Teach science to students in grades 1–4 in alignment with a classical and Catholic vision of education.
•  Design and deliver lessons that encourage observation, questioning, classification, and wonder. Use age-appropriate experiments, nature study, and direct observation to engage students in exploring the natural world.
•  Emphasize the order, design, and intelligibility of creation as signs of the Creator.
•  Incorporate traditional classical methods such as narration and nature notebooks where appropriate.

Classroom Culture

•  Create a peaceful, structured, and joy-filled learning environment that reflects the dignity of each child.
•  Encourage attentiveness, care, and reverence for the created world.
•  Model and teach virtues such as patience, diligence, humility, and stewardship.

Assessment & Communication

•  Regularly assess student understanding through oral responses, written work, projects, and observation.
•  Maintain accurate records and communicate student progress clearly with parents and colleagues.
•  Collaborate with homeroom teachers to ensure consistency and integration across subjects.

Collaboration & Formation

•  Participate in faculty meetings, school liturgies, and professional development.
•  Support the mission of classical Catholic education and contribute to the school’s shared goals.
•  Pursue ongoing growth in classical pedagogy and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Education & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
•  Experience teaching young children, especially in a Catholic or classical setting, is highly valued.
•  Familiarity with nature study, hands-on science education, or inquiry-based learning is preferred.

Skills & Dispositions

•  A love for teaching and for God’s creation.
•  Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills. Ability to bring scientific content to life in age-appropriate, meaningful ways.
•  Enthusiasm for forming both minds and hearts in the pursuit of truth and virtue.

Preferred

•  Familiarity with or openness to classical education and its approach to science.
•  Experience integrating science instruction with Catholic teaching on creation and stewardship.
•  Ability to use simple tools and materials to create rich, hands-on learning experiences.

Personal Qualities

•  A practicing Christian who seeks to live and teach in harmony with the teachings of the Church.
•  A joyful, reverent, and curious spirit with a heart for forming young learners.
•  A collaborative mindset and a love for learning and growing as a teacher.