Upper School Language Arts Teacher

The Upper School at Ave Maria Academy is now accepting applications for a full-time Language Arts Teacher. This highly sought-after position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of mission-focused educators and administrators who authentically live out the Catholic faith while providing an excellent educational experience in language arts for students in grades 5–8.

At Ave Maria, our work in Catholic education is a ministry that is highly valued and lived out each day as we partner with families and serve our Church. Our intentionally small class sizes allow us to truly know each student and cultivate their God-given talents. The liturgical life of the Church is embedded in every moment of the day in a beautiful and authentic way as we help our students grow in faith, reason, virtue and community.

To learn more about Ave Maria Academy, we encourage you to view our mission video that was produced last year during our May Crowning: CLICK HERE

We care about our faculty. Highlights of some included benefits:

• Spiritual stipend – investing in your spiritual formation.
• Professional Dress stipend – feel good, teach well, we know this matters.
• Generous 75% off tuition discount – a place for your whole family.
• Paid Masters degree programs at the University of St. Thomas – professional growth mindset with an accessible premiere education.

• Be an active, practicing Catholic committed to joyfully witnessing the faith to students
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience preferred
• Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Catholic education
• Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ and be a Christian role model in speech, actions and attitudes which contribute to the spiritual atmosphere of the school
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching upper school middle school language arts
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
• Experience in classroom management and be able to positively motivate students

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Mrs. Lisa Noetzel, Executive Assistant, at frontdesk@avemariaacademy.org. The cover letter should include a general philosophy of education, why the candidate would like to work with children of this age and why they would like to work in a Catholic school.