Middle School ELA & Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year in Nolensville, Tennessee at St Michael Academy Inc

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Head of School, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching full time in an intermediate school (grades 6th and 7th) classroom for the 2026-2027 Academic school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Indicate an intentional approach to the school day by preparing for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Cooperate with the principal in developing instructional programs that meet the needs of the students.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrate effective communication with parents concerning the progress of the students.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, accepting responsibility for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the school.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Head of School, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching full time in an intermediate school (grades 6th and 7th) classroom for the 2026-2027 Academic year. The teacher is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Indicate an intentional approach to the school day by preparing for all elements of classroom instruction and interactions with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Cooperate with the principal in developing instructional programs that meet the needs of the students.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstrate effective communication with parents concerning the progress of the students.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, accepting responsibility for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the school.