Middle School Humanities / Religion Teacher Long-Term Substitute presso Eastside Catholic School

Description

WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

· Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Free parking

· Lunch on most school days

JOB SUMMARY

Eastside Catholic School is seeking a Middle School Humanities / Religion Teacher Long-Term Substitute from January 5 – June 12, 2026, for a planned faculty leave. This position is a 0.6 FTE, partial-year contracted position. The ideal candidate will commit to our academic goals of developing critical thinking skills while demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong collaborative skills and a commitment to educating the whole student. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for assigned lessons, learning targets and projects and communicate these to students, following the department’s curriculum
• Collaborate with the Humanities Department and Religion Department to align curriculum 
• Plan and teach three periods, including: Humanities 6 and Religion 7 utilizing current pedagogical best practices
• Monitor and assess each student’s development and progress 
• Participate in all faculty, department and committee meetings as required

Requirements

• Strong understanding of and experience delivering middle school humanities and religion curriculum
• Experience with differentiated instruction to serve all students
• Proficiency with classroom technology
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain open communication with students and families
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, master’s degree preferred 
• Experience teaching at the middle school level in Humanities preferred
• Religion Teacher: practicing Catholic committed to working with middle school students in a progressive, faith-based school rooted in the Catholic tradition and social justice

Please include a cover letter, resume and references with your application