What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle & Upper School History & English Teacher – Full-Time 2026-2027 Academic Year position at Chelsea Academy?
About Chelsea Academy:
Chelsea Academy is a joyful, faith-centered, independent Catholic liberal arts school dedicated to forming confident young men and women—eloquent, humble, and virtuous leaders rooted in the authentic Catholic intellectual tradition. Through a rigorous academic program, a vibrant spiritual life featuring daily prayer and weekly Mass, and a steadfast commitment to the whole person—mind, body, and soul—the Academy cultivates students who pursue truth with wonder, build friendships rooted in charity, embrace adventure with courage, and grow in both faith and knowledge.
Position Overview:
Chelsea Academy invites applications for a full-time Upper School teaching position combining History and English for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach courses in both disciplines and contribute to the vibrant intellectual and spiritual life of the school.
Teaching Responsibilities
- History & English Courses:
o 6th Grade Ancient Christian and Medieval History
o 7th Grade Modern European History
o 10th Grade Medieval European History
o 10th Grade Composition and Medieval Literature
o 11th Grade Early Modern and Modern European History
Qualifications
- A practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the mission and identity of Chelsea Academy.
- Bachelor’s degree in History, English or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Strong background in both humanities and English, with the ability to integrate disciplines within a liberal arts framework.
- Commitment to the vision, mission, and Catholic identity of Chelsea Academy
- Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
- Enthusiasm for mentoring students and participating in the broader life of the school.
- A love of teaching and learning rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
- Ability to inspire students to think critically, reason logically, and appreciate the unity of truth across disciplines.
- Willingness to engage in the spiritual, cultural, and extracurricular life of the Academy, including retreats, service projects, and community events.
- Ability to be flexible in a smaller-school environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff.
- Ability to plan strategically and maintain a focus on results.
- Ability to partner and create relationships with parents and community members.
- Ability to enforce policies with charity and empathy.
- Willingness to engage with students and work with them during activities and events.
- Enthusiasm for working with young learners and fostering a love of learning.
- Dedication to fostering virtue, curiosity, and moral responsibility in students.
About the Curriculum and Culture:
Chelsea Academy’s curriculum is designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue through a rigorous and integrated liberal arts education. History courses emphasize the study of human civilization, the development of Western culture, and the moral lessons drawn from the past. English courses emphasize the close reading of great works of literature in the light of truth, beauty, and goodness, cultivating clear and persuasive writing, thoughtful discussion, moral imagination, and an appreciation for the enduring insights of the Western intellectual and Christian traditions. Faculty members are expected to model the school’s core virtues of faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance and to guide students toward intellectual excellence and moral maturity. The Academy fosters a joyful and disciplined environment where faith and reason work together in the pursuit of His Truth.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, salary expectations and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Diarmuid T. Wheeler, Headmaster, at . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information:
More information about Chelsea Academy, its mission, and programs can be found at w.
Chelsea Academy
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
chelseaacademy.org
Work Location: In person