Catholic Memorial is looking for an experienced and skilled secondary school educator who has a passion about History
Experience and skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and pedagogy are a must. Faculty members must have sufficient energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excel in this fast-paced school setting. Value is placed on a faculty member with the desire and skill to use best practices in educating boys.
Catholic Memorial encourages faculty members to engage in the larger school community by overseeing clubs and activities, attending school retreats, leading solidarity and immersion trips, and coaching athletic teams. Faculty members are encouraged to engage in all aspects of the school community.
Responsibilities include:
Teach five sections of History
Oversee and manage a daily homeroom
Guide and mentor young men in their academic, social, spiritual, and social dimensions of their life
All Catholic Memorial Educators:
Are Mission Driven They:
demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Catholic
display a passion for educating adolescent boys and taking seriously the formative and
transformative nature of working with this age group.
are mindful of the privilege to serve in a faith-based
integrating with intention the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers
demonstrate their service
exhibit their overt pride in being a member of Catholic
Are Professional by:
exhibiting a personal and communal understanding of their role and responsibilities
exhibiting effective time management skills related to a range of activities from being
on time to prompt return of student work
valuing collegiality
participating actively in department, grade level, and other faculty meetings
welcoming interdisciplinary discussion
seeking collaborative opportunities actively both within and across disciplines
exhibiting a high degree of common sense
demonstrating self-reflection and critical practice
accepting professional criticism as encouraging professional growth and development
demonstrating dependability and accountability
demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
demonstrating effective communication skills
demonstrating empathy
Engage in Scholarship by:
displaying a genuine love for his or her vocation
modeling intellectual depth through professional development opportunities,
continuing education, and pursuit of personal int
teaching with intellectual depth and providing gateways for students into deeper levels of thinking
demonstrating passion for his or her subject matter
Are Pedagogically Skillful by:
approaching teaching as a craft
making effective use of course and student management systems (e.g., syllabi, grade books, etc.)
demonstrating a willingness to take positive and creative risks with an emphasis on KBL
being open to student voice’s influence on pedagogy
showing a concern for the “whole student” and the development of young boys into good men
using strategies that meet students where they are
using strategies to spark student interest and draw out student talent\
expressing a personal touch to engage students
investing time in learning and experimenting with new pedagogical techniques and strategies
supporting the needs of a diverse student body
monitoring struggling students and working with guidance to support them