6th Grade Classical Teacher- Blessed Father Moye Catholic School

Description

The Moye School, a Catholic classical school based in Castroville, TX (20 minutes west of San Antonio) seeks a middle school classical teacher to join our faculty. This position is well suited to an educator who is deeply formed in the content and method of classical education, particularly in English/ Language Arts and History, and who desires to teach within the rich intellectual and spiritual tradition of the Catholic Church.

The Moye School is a Catholic classical school dedicated to forming students in wisdom and virtue through a rigorous liberal arts education rooted in the life of the Church. Faculty at The Moye School see teaching as a vocation, and they work together in a close-knit community committed to intellectual seriousness, spiritual formation, and faithful witness.

The Moye School is in a period of intentional growth. During the first year, this position will focus exclusively on 6th grade instruction. In subsequent years, as the school adds one grade level at a time, the scope of the role is expected to expand accordingly, offering the opportunity to teach additional grades and to help shape the developing middle school program.

This position is especially well suited to a teacher who is excited to help build something enduring and who desires a long-term role within a growing Catholic classical school.

The Mission and the Role

At The Moye School, education is understood as the formation of wise and virtuous men and women with truth, goodness, and beauty forming our core curriculum. The 6th grade classical teacher will play a vital role in this mission by guiding students through a pivotal first year of classical pedagogy. The teacher will work closely alongside the Headmaster, Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach, and will teach in a collegial, mission-driven environment marked by clarity of purpose, strong faculty collaboration, and a shared commitment to Catholic classical education.

Responsibilities:

• •Teach 6th grade English / Language Arts and History using classical pedagogy grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• •Ability to also teach Latin, music, or Catholic theology is desirable.
• •Lead students in close reading, writing, narration, discussion, and Socratic dialogue
• •Integrate faith and reason in the classroom in a manner appropriate to the subject matter and age of the students.
• •Cultivate a classroom culture marked by order, joy, reverence, and high academic expectations.
• •Collaborate with the Headmaster and faculty to ensure curricular excellence and fidelity to the school's mission.
• •Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and colleagues.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• •Strong academic background in English / Language Arts and/or History including a bachelor's degree
• •either

A) in English and/or History, B) with 18 credit hours in content area taught. 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards.

• •Demonstrated experience with 5+ years in classical education, including its philosophy and methods.
• •Demonstrated knowledge of classical education philosophy and methods.
• •Practicing Catholic who is fully supportive of the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• •Technology proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes.
• •Ability to pass archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience at the middle school level.
• •Ability to teach additional subjects such as Latin, music, or Catholic theology.
• •Deep appreciation for the great books, poetry, primary sources, and the Western and Catholic intellectual tradition.
• •Interest in long-term service within a growing Catholic classical school and openness to assuming increased leadership responsibilities over time.

Work Location: In person