Middle School Social Studies Teacher

St. Anthony Catholic School is seeking a highly motivated educator to fill our Middle School Social Studies Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children.

In this role, you will create a positive, engaging, and collaborative classroom environment where students can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. You will design rigorous lessons that align with Iowa Social Studies standards while seamlessly integrating Christian values. Working as part of a dedicated middle school team, you will tailor instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, communicate transparently with families, and actively foster a lifelong love for learning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, rigorous social studies lessons and set clear learning objectives for students.
• Actively support the Catholic mission of St. Anthony and model Christian values and servant leadership.
• Use classroom technology and diverse resources to tailor lessons for all learning needs, including ELL and accommodated students.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful classroom environment following school and diocesan guidelines.
• Track and evaluate student progress while keeping accurate, confidential academic records.
• Partner closely with middle school faculty in PLCs and maintain frequent, open communication with parents.
• Attend staff and parent meetings, and actively participate in school liturgies, religious functions, and community events.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Iowa Teaching License by the start of the school year, with the proper endorsements for middle grades social studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; background in building structured lessons and analyzing assessment data to support student growth; competence in educational technology tools.
• Must successfully pass a national criminal background check, fingerprinting, complete the Iowa mandatory reporter training for child abuse, and complete diocesan safe environment training (VIRTUS) prior to employment.
• Constant standing and walking; occasional sitting; frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks; ability to occasionally lift/carry items required for classroom activities.

Interested applicants should submit the following to Denise Mulcahy at dmulcahy@dmdiocese.org:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of your Iowa Teaching License
• Three letters of recommendation