Alliance for Catholic Education
About this Position
Romero Academies' teachers partner with families to form future saints by developing the intellect, forming the character, and engaging the faith of each scholar. We are looking for a highly dedicated educator who brings an unwavering commitment to helping every scholar achieve their God-given potential. This position is for an English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher for fifth and sixth grade scholars (four separate preps) for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
The primary responsibilities of a Fifth and Sixth Grade teacher include:
Internalizing and executing rigorous lesson plans in ELA and Social Studies, while differentiating to meet the learning needs of all students.
Creating and maintaining a learning environment where every scholar feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow.
Supporting a school culture focused on faith, academic achievement, and character development.
Romero Academies' teachers must possess a commitment to partner with families, a dedication to serve all students, and a desire to seek and implement feedback and grow professionally.
Main Responsibilities
Internalize, individualize, and execute lesson plans including, but not limited to, topics like:
ELA: Personal Narrative Writing, Poetry, Informative and Argumentative Writing, Source Analysis, Grammar
Social Studies: Early American Civilization, The Renaissance, The Reformation, Native Americans
Teach targeted lessons to small groups within the context of a rotational model of blended learning.
Lead instruction using a rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive.
Curriculum: Amplify CKLA
ELA texts include William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Don Quixote, Roald Dahl's Boy, Rip Van Winkle, and other Contemporary Fiction
Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.
Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
Implement school-wide systems for academics, culture, and character development.
Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.
Participate in two weeks of summer training before school’s opening.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics
Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:
A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God-given dignity
A desire to participate in ongoing faith formation and Christian fellowship opportunities
A demonstrated commitment to service in urban and/or low-income settings
Unassailable integrity and commitment to the school’s mission and vision
A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday
Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences
Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor
The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:
At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required. (A teaching license can be obtained after hire.)
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students
Living as a faith-filled individual, who understands and honors the teachings of the Catholic Church and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith
The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced school environment that is responsive to students’ needs.