Chrysostom Academy

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Classical and Orthodox

St. John Chrysostom Academy, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, unites classical education and Orthodox Christian formation. Students benefit from the reliable disciplines of formal education and the nurturing environment of faith. Young minds are directed toward the Good, the Beautiful, and the True and young hearts toward the Gospel and Holy Tradition to educate and form our students as complete persons.

As we look ahead to the 2023-2024 academic year, we have the continued opportunity of bringing educators together who seek to be a part of something special and work to build the school from the ground up.

Our teachers guide students in order to fulfill their potential for spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. Teachers work with parents and students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Teachers provide a vigorous education to all students and fulfill the first principle of classical education, namely, to meet students where they are and build upon their current knowledge.

Crop of mosaic of John of Chrysostom offering Constantinople to Christ from Hagia Sophia

Chrysostom Academy Grammar School

Often called ‘elementary school’ or ‘lower school,’ the grammar school grade levels at Chrysostom Academy include kindergarten through 4th grades. Kindergarten functions as its own class with one teacher. 1st and 2nd grades are combined with one teacher and one teacher’s aide. Additionally, 3rd and 4th grades are combined with one teacher and one teacher’s aide. Grammar school students change classrooms for their specials (i.e., Greek, Art, Music, and Health).

    Chrysostom Academy Upper School

    Within classical education, 5th through 12th grades are referred to as the ‘upper school’. Furthermore, 5th through 8th grades are referred to as the ‘middle school’ and 9th through 12th grades as the ‘high school.’ 5th and 6th grades are combined along with 7th and 8th together and 9th and 10th together. 11th and 12th grades generally operate on an independent study basis. All upper school students rotate between classrooms for their core classes and specials classes throughout the day.

      Current Timeline

      Apply

      Substitute Teacher positions are currently open for application.

      Process

      Upon receipt of your online application and uploading of needed documents, a confirmation email will be sent. Invitations for interviews will be sent on an individual basis.

      Hiring

      All hiring will proceed on a rolling basis for the 2023-2024 school year as applicants apply.

      For our full Faculty Job Description and Outline of Duties, click the button below.

      For our full Substitute Teacher Job Description and Outline of Duties, click the button below.

      Kindergarten Teacher

      Under the direction of the Headmaster, the Chrysostom Academy kindergarten teacher will guide students in order to fulfill their potential for spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. The teacher will work with parents and students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Teachers will provide a vigorous education to all students and fulfill the first principle of classical education, namely, to meet students where they are and build upon their current knowledge.

      Substitute Teachers

      Chrysostom Academy is looking for substitute teachers for the 23-24 school year. As the Academy grows, they will be looking to expand their grammar school offerings, and thus are continuing to accept lower grammar school faculty applications.

      • Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, but not required.
      • Possess a Graduate degree in a core academic area, but not required.
      • Teacher’s Certification recommended, but not required.
      • Teaching experience in a classical school is preferred.

      For questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our headmaster at jheitzenrater@chrysostomacademy.org