Lower School Teacher – Full-time

2025-2026 Academic Year

 

Chelsea Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and  highly-motivated faculty member who can offer a daily and positive witness of his or her faith for Lower School Students (Grades K-5).  Desired candidates should have experience with younger students, a knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic intellectual tradition, classical and liberal arts pedagogy, a passion for educating and forming Christian youth, and a spirit of adventure. Important characteristics include: competence in the subject areas taught, a focus on student learning, classroom management skills, and the ability to collaborate on a team.  

 

Mission:  Chelsea Academy seeks to form confident young men and women educated in the liberal arts tradition and the Catholic faith from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Academy is committed to promoting and cultivating in its students the life of the mind and the love of truth; an appreciation for the natural world and the heritage of human achievement; enduring friendships; a spirit of adventure; and the virtues of honesty, diligence, courage, piety, and personal responsibility. Through an ethos shaped by Catholic teaching and devotions and a balanced curriculum that includes the humanities, sciences, the arts, and athletics, Chelsea Academy provides students with opportunities for developing themselves into adults who are capable of making positive contributions to their families, places of work, and communities.

 

Qualifications:

1. Required: Practicing Catholic in good standing  
2. Required: Bachelor’s Degree; classroom experience in classical liberal arts curriculum and pedagogy in grades K-5
3. Preferred: Master’s Degree; Virginia Teacher’s License (not required)
4. Other Desired Qualifications:
1. Polished and effective oral and written communication skills
2. Ability to develop and deliver effective lesson plans
3. Ability to manage well a classroom environment
4. Ability to relate well with students
5. Ability to be flexible in a smaller-school environment
6. Willingness to coach or moderate student activities and co-curriculars

 

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience. 

 

Application Instructions:

Email or mail cover letter, CV or resume, and three references to the contact below.  This posting will remain active until filled.   

 

Contact:  Mr. Brian Peppiatt, Interim Headmaster

Email: frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org (Subject: “Lower School Teacher”)

 

Chelsea Academy

1190 Progress Drive

Front Royal, VA 22630

Tel: 540.635.0622

 

More information about Chelsea Academy can be found at www.chelseaacademy.org