HUMANITIES TEACHER (UPPER SCHOOL)

Saint Thomas Academy employees advance the mission of the Academy by developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical potential of each student and by cultivating the practice of leadership so that each student has the skills and confidence to be a leader.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Upper School coursework across two departments in the following disciplines: English, Theology, Social Studies, and World Languages
• Adapt teaching assignments as needed to support programmatic balance and student enrollment trends
• Prepare purposeful and engaging lesson plans that employ effective instructional strategies and maximize time on task
• Utilize a variety of instructional approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Create a classroom environment that fosters inquiry, respectful dialogue, and critical thinking
• Encourage student enthusiasm for learning and the development of strong study habits
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives that help students connect historical, literary, theological, linguistic, and cultural ideas
• Recognize learning challenges and make referrals as appropriate
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Assist in ongoing curriculum review and revision within and across humanities departments
• Utilize instructional technology and current educational research
• Maintain course information and communication through designated school platforms
• Provide academic support beyond the regular schedule as needed
• Establish and consistently apply clear expectations for classroom behavior
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Manage student behavior in classrooms and on school premises using appropriate and effective measures
• Maintain regular communication with parents through conferences, email, phone calls, and written correspondence

STUDENT EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS

• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods appropriate to Humanities disciplines, including writing, discussion, projects, and assessments
• Provide student progress reports as indicated by grading deadlines
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the school’s learning management system and gradebook
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and colleagues in accordance with school policies and state/federal privacy laws

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen content knowledge and instructional practice
• Collaborate in planning efforts within and across departments
  Attend faculty, department, and committee meetings as scheduled

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Saint Thomas Academy and the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese’s mission and goals and actively articulate them to the Academy’s constituents and the wider community
• Actively participate in department functions of the Academy
• Follow all school policies and procedures In support of the mission and goals of Saint
• Thomas Academy
• Provide leadership consistent with Catholic teaching. Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is expected that all employees will respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices. Reasonable accommodation for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith will similarly be provided.

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the humanities
• Master’s degree in an interdisciplinary or cognate humanities field (e.g., Interdisciplinary Studies, History, English, Theology, Classics, Liberal Studies, or a related discipline that demonstrates formal preparation beyond a single subject area)
• Experience teaching at the high school level
• Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness in teaching outside a primary disciplinary specialization, as evidenced by prior teaching assignments, curriculum development, or program leadership
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to establish clear academic and behavioral expectations across diverse course contexts
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and curricular innovation

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Jesse Sigurdsen
Human Resources Manager, Saint Thomas Academy
Email: jsigurdsen@cadets.com
Mail: 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN 55120