Alliance for Catholic Education
Middle School Social Studies Teaching Position
Job Description:
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is seeking a Middle School Social Studies(Grades 6-8) teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. OLSOS is a faith-based community dedicated to bringing Jesus into our students’ lives through exceptional academics and rich faith experiences. We are looking for an innovative, energetic, faith-filled individual who is passionate about engaging students and challenging them to meet their potential. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to provide students with strong and exceptional foundational skills through active and differentiated instruction while preparing them for the rigor of high school.
Qualifications and Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
-Valid teaching certificate (Elementary/Secondary) issued by the Michigan Department of Ed.
-Social Studies Endorsement (6-12 preferred)
-Archdiocese of Detroit Certified Catechist - current certificate, or willingness to obtain
Eagerness to continuously enrich teaching expertise through engagement in Professional Development opportunities.
Additionally, the candidate must complete the Protecting God’s Children training
The ideal candidate should be prepared to:
-Provide rigorous instruction in alignment with Catholic teachings.
-Create an environment where Jesus is at the center of all learning and interactions
-Implement best pedagogical practices in science
-Demonstrate competence in middle school science instruction
-Follow curriculum guidelines
-Work as a member of a supportive faculty
-Collaborate with colleagues on a regular basis
-Strive for academic excellence through the use of robust teaching methods, student engagement, and technology integration
-Provide innovative and differentiated instruction to best reach all levels of learners and learning styles
-Maintain a positive relationship with parents, students, and colleagues through regular communication
-Provide a caring and nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe to learn and grow academically, socially, and spiritually
-Completes additional administrative, operational, and professional responsibilities as needed
Interested applicants should submit the following materials: including a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Mrs. Kerry Vlahantones k.vlahantones@stargp.org