Humanities Teacher

Mount Royal Academy in Sunapee, NH is seeking a full or part time humanities teacher for grades 6-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should be familiar with classical curriculum and pedagogical methods and have a passion for Catholic education. Humanities classes include literature, history, theology, philosophy, and Latin. All full time teachers must be practicing Catholics and be willing to profess an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Candidates should have the desire to share their faith through example and teaching, and the ability to see the potential in all students. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are necessary. The candidate should also be willing to work collegially with faculty members and school leadership to explore effective and creative methods of instruction, assessment, and student support.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a strong background in the subject matter. The candidate must bring a commitment to high academic standards and an ability to build a strong rapport with students. Teaching experience is preferred.

Interested individuals are encouraged to review the job description prior to applying.

Employment will be subject to a background check.

Teacher Job Description

At Mount Royal Academy we recognize that teaching is a vocation, requiring not only a specific skill set, but also a disposition of heart towards children, a thirst for learning, and an authentic witness of the Catholic faith. The vocation of a Catholic educator necessitates further commitments to evangelization, adherence to Catholic doctrine, and a passion to share the faith in the formation of their students. The Catholic teacher not only stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, but serves as a consistent, joyful and living witness to the teachings of Christ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace the school mission of educating the whole person, one student at a time
• Authentically witness the life of faith as a professed disciple of Jesus Christ, and faithfully adhere to all that the Catholic Church teaches regarding faith and morals
• Sustain cooperative and collegial relationships with all stakeholders, including colleagues, administrators, and parents
• Remain open to professional and spiritual formation by participating in reflective practices as directed by administration, most notably the Faculty Formation Cycle
• Habitually practice exemplary organizational and communication skills
• Recognize and support the role of parents as primary educators by communicating in professional, truthful, and charitable manner with parents
• Adopt and execute the classical curriculum and pedagogical methods in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Possess knowledge and passion for universal truth and the subject matter taught
• Prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans suitable for the needs of the classroom and individual students; lesson plans must be posted in accordance with administrative directives
• Consistently and effectively assess students to measure knowledge retention and social-emotional development
• Lead and manage the classroom by modeling the Salesian Way and implementing the Preventative Method
• Sustain meaningful and effective rapport with students by Educative Presence
• Encourage students to grow in virtue by receiving the sacraments, promoting self-mastery and positive self-image, setting high standards for student behavior, and managing inappropriate behavior with dignity
• Monitor and supervise the physical safety of students
• Affirm the inherent dignity of each child and the correct anthropology of the human person
• Modify instruction and lessons for individual students in collaboration with the Student Support Team
• Maintain accurate attendance and academic records using the SIS
• Comply with deadlines for reporting of academic achievement
• Actively participate in formal and informal opportunities for professional development
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality with relevant information regarding individual students and school operations
• Exhibit professionalism and sound judgment in dress, demeanor, and outward appearance
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by administration, including but not limited to sharing recess duty, covering classes, and leading prayer services
• Serve as an ambassador for the mission of the school and by extension, the evangelical impulse of the Catholic Church

Required education, knowledge, and skills

• All full-time teachers must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Demonstrate a love for and an understanding of children
• Adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
• Use good judgment in daily encounters
• Exercises charity in speech and actions
• Effective use of voice, tone, and body language
• Demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor