(2026-2027) Studio Art & Art Teacher (Part-Time), St. Francis Classical Catholic Academy

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Part-Time Studio ArtArt History Teacher Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy in Bally, Pennsylvania (SFCCA), a new independent school in its third year of operations, is seeking a joyful, faith-filled, and intellectually inspiring educator to become its new Part-Time Studio ArtArt History Teacher for the 26-27 Academic Year. Nestled in the bucolic rolling hills of Butter Valley Berks County, Saint Francis is located on the beautiful campus of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish (MBS,) the oldest Catholic church in the original Thirteen Colonies (1741). SFCCA is an apostolate of MBS and operates with the full blessing of the Diocese of Allentown. There has been a school at this site continually operating since 1743, and SFCCA is proud to carry-on that legacy of evangelization and catechesis that began when intrepid Jesuit Missionary Theodore Schneider began teaching classes thirty three years prior to America's Declaration of Independence. It is truly back to the future as we seek to form missionary disciples who can spread the Gospel everywhere. A Renewal of Authentic Catholic Education Now in its third year of operations, SFCCA now boasts 108 students from 54 families in grades PK-HS, including a new high school program with an inaugural 9th grade cohort. With that growth, and more anticipated for next year, we need an outstanding Art Teacher to provide students at all of our grade levels an appreciation for artistic beauty, the different eras and movements of western art, and the confidence to create art for themselves that gives glory to God. Saint Francis sees itself as part of the renaissance in authentic Catholic education that began with the New Evangelization movement under Saint John Paul II, which called for the laity to take a much larger and more intentional role in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Consequently, we consider parents the primary educators of their children, with schools there to assist parents in forming "Smart Saints". Truth, beauty, goodness, prayer, and worship permeate our approach, with Christ at the source and summit of all we do, for, as the Catechism observes, the purpose of a Catholic education is to know, love, and serve God. Job Description SFCCA seeks an applicant who is devoutly Catholic, ideally classically trained, and has experience working at a Catholic school teaching art to multiple grade levels. SFCCA follows an historically sequenced, integrated, incremental curriculum that takes students on a journey through the history of western civilization and the teachings of the Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. For this position, we are looking for the incumbent to teach studio art and art history to all of our grade levels, focusing on both multiple art media as well as the major artistic movements that have reverberated throughout western history. In this way, the Art Program at SFCCA compliments the integration of history, literature, theology, philosophy, and music throughout the curriculum, from the Ancient World, to the Medieval Period, the Renaissance, and the Early Modern and late Modern Periods. The result is a celebration of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness that can be found in sacred and secular art. Qualifications Applicants should possess the following credentials and character traits: A love of children, a desire to inspire wonder, and a capacity to model virtue and discipline in the classroom. At least a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts or sciences. Classroom experience in a Classical Catholic School elementary school desired, but not mandatory (in that case, a desire to learn on the job, be mentored, and delve deeply into the Catholic Liberal Arts and Sciences is required). A passion for the Catholic liberal arts tradition and a continual interest to learn more about it. An ardent practicing Catholic willing to sign an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium. Teaching certification not required. A commitment to the five marks of an authentic Catholic education: 1) supernatural vision; 2) Catholic anthropology; 3) communioncommunity; 4) Catholic worldview; 5) Gospel witness. The ability to teach Middle and High School Science a definite plus, as would be Introductory and Intermediate Latin. Application Process Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, statement of Catholic educational philosophy, and a list of three references to headmaster@saintfrancisclassical.com. Compensation commensurate with experience, demonstrated excellence, and actual teaching load. St. Francis, pray for us!