High School Humanities Teacher

Servingschools; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Frassati Classical Catholic High School in Brewer, Maine, seeks a Humanities Teacher to teach history, theology, and literature for grades 9–10 in a small-school setting. You will lead discussions, guide close reading of primary sources and religious texts, and help students connect ideas across subjects while strengthening writing and reasoning.

A bachelor’s degree in history, theology, or humanities is required; Maine teaching certification is preferred; background screening and safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, theology, literature, humanities required.
• Secondary teaching experience and familiarity with classical Catholic education preferred.
• Maine teaching certification preferred; background screening and safe environment training required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach history, theology, and literature courses for grades 9–10 within an integrated classical Catholic curriculum.
• Lead discussions and close reading of primary sources, literary works, Scripture, and theological texts.
• Help students develop writing, reasoning, and connections among history, literature, and Catholic faith.
• Assess student progress, maintain grades, and communicate with families about learning and next steps.
• Provide individualized instruction and adapt lessons for a small classroom setting; collaborate with leadership.

Skills

History education

Theology instruction

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in history, theology, literature, humanities

Job description

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000

Position description

Brewer, Maine | Grades 9–10 | History, Theology, Literature

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000

Position description

Frassati Classical Catholic High School, a Diocese of Portland Cabrini School located at St. Joseph Church in Brewer, seeks a Humanities Teacher to teach history, theology, and literature for grades 9–10 in a small school setting. Our integrated classical Catholic curriculum forms students in mind, body, and soul through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The teacher will guide students in exploring great works, significant historical events, and the truths of the Catholic faith while helping them recognize the connections among these subjects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned history, theology, and literature courses within an integrated classical Catholic curriculum.
• Lead thoughtful discussions and close reading of primary sources, literary works, Scripture, and appropriate theological texts.
• Help students develop clear writing, careful reasoning, and an understanding of the connections among history, literature, and the Catholic faith.
• Assess student progress, maintain accurate grades, and communicate with families about learning and next steps.
• Provide individualized instruction and timely feedback, adapting lessons to student needs in a small classroom setting.
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support students’ intellectual, spiritual, and moral formation.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in history, theology, literature, humanities, or a closely related field is required. Experience teaching secondary students and familiarity with classical Catholic education are preferred. Candidates must demonstrate the content knowledge needed to teach the subjects assigned and a commitment to supporting the school’s Catholic mission and teachings. Practicing Catholic preferred. Maine secondary teaching certification is preferred. The selected candidate must complete the background screening and safe environment training required by the Diocese of Portland and meet any credentialing requirements applicable to the assignment.