Boston Trinity Academy seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and engaging individual to join the Humanities department and deliver effective teaching and learning.

Scope: As well as providing students with training in core disciplines, the school also seeks to encourage students to think across disciplines in order to better understand the integrated nature of human experience.  By doing so, the school hopes that its graduates will be better prepared to see the importance of bringing together knowledge, action, and moral purpose.

Major responsibilities: The school seeks candidates who will

1. teach a section (an equivalent of 2 classes) of the interdisciplinary 9th grade humanities course.  The ideal candidate will:
1. Have a strong grounding in or interest in becoming familiar with the history, literature, philosophy and theology of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian cultures from the ancient through the medieval periods.  Degrees in history, literature, theology and philosophy may all provide good foundations for teaching this course. 
2. Be excited about/have experience working with a team to deliver a well-defined curriculum.  
3. Possess the ability to make the complex thought and actions of the past accessible and compelling to 9th graders or be willing to be guided in how to achieve this.
2. take a leading role in working with all 9th grade students to strengthen logic, grammar and rhetoric skills. An ability to handle curriculum development and to oversee this portion of the course more independently is important. Strong knowledge of the syntax and grammar of the English language is a definite advantage for this section of the position, as is timely grading and feedback.
3. Depending on the particular skills of candidates the position may also include teaching sections of Latin or Literature or European History.

Apart from the various preparations necessary for producing dynamic, challenging, and inspiring classes, all teachers have a range of duties.

These include: 

• Participation in and contribution to the life of their department(s) and the faculty as a whole whether through discussions about teaching, curriculum, or latest developments in their disciplines; 
• Willing and active engagement with students outside of class through open availability for extra help, running an advisory, and running one significant extra activity (coaching, etc.); 
• Willingness to explore and collaborate with fellow department members and the broader faculty to design and run the school’s annual interdisciplinary programs which bring social justice, leadership and the academic subjects together;
• Other duties that contribute to the smooth running of a busy and engaging school life are expected of all faculty as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in History, English, Philosophy or Theology is a minimal requirement. We are particularly interested in candidates with Philosophy degrees who also have an interest in history / literature / theology. Preference is given to those with an advanced degree and / or experience teaching at the high school level. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience is preferred. N.B. Several of our faculty have taught at the college level and we welcome applicants with this background.

Above all the ideal candidate will possess an ability to inspire students to a love of the subject and a willingness to take risks to achieve excellent results with students beyond their own imagined capacity.

About Boston Trinity Academy

Mission: Boston Trinity Academy educates students from diverse backgrounds in an academically demanding, Christ-centered community, inspiring them to lead lives of faith, integrity, and service.

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