Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Job Title: Middle School Teacher (Grades 68)
Location: Queen of Apostles Catholic School West Alexandria VA

About Queen of Apostles Catholic School

Queen of Apostles Catholic School located in a peaceful and secure neighborhood just off I-395 and Duke Street is a well-established institution known for its dedication to academic excellence faith formation and social development. With over 60 years of history we have built a strong supportive community of students and families from diverse international backgrounds including Latin America Africa Asia and Europe.

Our small class sizes and modern facilities create an ideal learning environment where students are known and challenged. Rooted in the values of faith excellence and joy our mission is clear: to help every student become a saint. Through prayer the Sacraments and service to others students grow in friendship with Christ. We are proud of our alumni many of whom attend top high schools in Northern Virginia including Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and St. Stephens & St. Agnes School.

Job Description

Queen of Apostles Catholic School is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Middle School Teacher (Grades 68) to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong subject matter expertise in a core academic area (such as Math Science English/Language Arts or Social Studies or Religion) and a commitment to engaging early adolescents during a critical stage of their academic and spiritual development.

This teacher will foster a classroom environment where students are challenged academically supported socially and formed spiritually while actively contributing to the life of the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Content Expertise

• Teach middle school students (grades 68) in a specific content area delivering rigorous standards-based instruction.
• Demonstrate strong subject matter knowledge and the ability to make content engaging relevant and developmentally appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Faith Formation

• Integrate Catholic teachings and values into daily instruction and classroom culture.
• Lead students in prayer and support their growth in faith and moral development.

Classroom Environment

• Create a structured respectful and engaging classroom that supports the developmental needs of middle school learners.
• Foster independence responsibility and a love of learning.

Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues including grade-level and subject-area teams to plan instruction and support student success.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning opportunities and school-wide initiatives.

Student Support & Communication

• Monitor and assess student progress providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents to support student growth and well-being.

Professional Growth

• Participate in ongoing professional development and remain current in best practices for middle school education and Catholic instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• Subject matter expertise in a core academic discipline (preferred)
• Teaching certification (preferred) or willingness to pursue certification
• Experience working with middle school students (grades 68) preferably in a Catholic or faith-based setting
• Strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Queen of Apostles
• Ability to differentiate instruction and engage diverse learners
• Excellent communication collaboration and classroom management skills

Why Join Us

At Queen of Apostles we provide a nurturing and mission-driven environment where educators are valued as essential contributors to our community. We believe each teacher brings unique gifts and we are committed to supporting professional growth while fostering a collaborative and faith-filled culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape students during their formative middle school yearshelping them grow intellectually socially and spiritually as they prepare for high school and beyond.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Leadership Team at:

Join us in helping every student become a saint!

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