Upper School Social Sciences Teacher
Upper School Social Sciences Teacher
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About Our School
Located in the hills of southwest Austin Texas St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades the Middle School houses grades 5-8 and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition a welcoming and diverse community excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michaels Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think reflect explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community on two campuses with three divisions united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind body and spirit
- Our values: Integrity Courage & Excellence
- Our mission: St. Michaels Prep cultivates a transformative Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
Summary of Position
St. Michaels Catholic Prep seeks a full time on campus Social Sciences teacher beginning August 2025 for grades 9-12. We are searching for a dynamic innovative educator in the field of Social Sciences at the high school level including Honors or AP courses. Candidates should believe in students and their ability to grow and develop demonstrating a deep commitment to meeting the needs of diverse student learners. Candidates should show a high level of interest in collaboration and professional development. Responsibilities include teaching 4-5 sections of History and/or Social Science courses leading an advisory participating in on-going community service projects and retreats with students and fellow teachers supporting the St. Michaels writing center and an opportunity to design and teach winter term mini courses. This position is an exempt faculty position. This position is a 10-month faculty exempt position that will report to the Dean of Humanities and Head of Upper School.
Job Details
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards students families staff and faculty.
- Be passionate about pedagogy and collaborative work.
- Be dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school.
- Possesses wide-ranging academic preparation.
- Be fully committed to developing a well-rounded student with attention to overall student well-being.
- Be willing to work closely with colleagues on departmental objectives or cross-curricular projects.
- Contribute to our Winter Term a three-week term during which diverse opportunities are offered for classes academic travel and internships.
- Have a commitment to diversity in all aspects of school life and reflect an appreciation of life long learning.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries in professional relationships with students families and colleagues.
Required Experience Degree and Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills excellent communication skills and a commitment to the developmental needs of adolescents and to education are essential.
- All applicants must have prior experience. A bachelors degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
- Exceptional organization time management and prioritization skills
Application Requirements:
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and rsum. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and additional details to complete the application process. Contact with any questions.
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To join us in our mission to form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world apply here: Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military service application for military service or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
