Faculty Position

St. John Chrysostom Academy is seeking faithful, knowledgeable, and dedicated Orthodox educators to join our growing classical Orthodox Christian school.

For the 2026-2027 School Year, the Academy is looking for Grammar school teachers, teachers’ aides, a PE Teacher, and Subject-Expert Teachers for Upper school including Latin and Chemistry.

About the Academy

St. John Chrysostom Academy unites classical education with Orthodox Christian formation. Our students are formed through the study of the liberal arts and the life of the Church, directed toward the Good, the Beautiful, and the True.

We are building a school culture marked by virtue, reverence, intellectual vigor, and Christian charity.

Position Overview

Faculty members are responsible for the instruction and formation of students, guiding them in both academic excellence and growth in virtue. Teachers implement a classical curriculum and cultivate habits of attention, discipline, and thoughtful inquiry.

Responsibilities Include

  • Teaching assigned subjects using classical methods
  • Maintaining an orderly and attentive classroom
  • Assessing and communicating student progress
  • Collaborating with faculty and administration
  • Supporting the spiritual and moral formation of students

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • Subject-area competency and/or Certification
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Commitment to classical Christian education (experience preferred but not required)

Faith Requirement

Applicants must be practicing Orthodox Christians in good standing and able to support the mission and life of the Academy.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking Orthodox Christian teachers who:

  • Love both truth and students
  • Desire to teach in a classical, disciplined environment
  • Are committed to personal and professional growth
  • Understand teaching as both a vocation and servant leadership

Interested Candidates:

Please submit the following to: jobs@chrysostomacademy.org

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

N.B. If your resume and cover letter match our needs, the Headmaster, Mr. Heitzenrater, will reach out to you for a phone call. After that initial screening, serious candidates will be invited to apply for employment.

Employment Non-Discrimination Policy

Employment at St. John Chrysostom Academy is open to qualified applicants who are Orthodox Christians of good moral character, without regard or reference to age, race, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, or disability.

St. John Chrysostom Academy is a religious educational ministry; therefore, all prospective and current employees must affirm the Academy’s Mission and Vision Statement and be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the teachings of Orthodox Christianity, representing in both personal and public life the highest standards of moral, spiritual, and academic integrity.

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St. John Chrysostom Academy

395 Bridle Path Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Web: www.chrysostomacademy.org
Email: jobs@chrysostomacademy.org
Phone: 6104882722

Posted on: April 21, 2026