Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green, a joyfully Catholic classical high school, seeks a talented and dynamic history and literature teacher to join our team starting in January 2027. The successful candidate will teach one section of history and/or one section of literature on a part-time basis. Candidates can be considered for one of the two subjects, or both, if they have appropriate content-area expertise.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree with coursework in the relevant subject is required. Previous teaching experience is preferred, as well as experience with and a passion for classical Catholic education.
Teachers shall be Catholics in good standing, who are committed to the Catholic faith and to Christian living, and who are registered members of a Catholic parish. In rare cases, other Christians may work at Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green if they have a positive attitude toward the Catholic faith and are registered members of their particular non-Catholic parishes. All employees are expected to live a lifestyle consistent with Church teaching.
In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty at Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green will participate in the House system, which is designed to promote character and virtue, and help students grow in holiness. Faculty members are required to attend all school Masses and prayer and liturgical activities and assist in leading spiritual retreats and other activities.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three letters of reference to our headmaster. Dr. Tom Stewart, at tom.stewart@chestertonbgky.com.
About Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green
The Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green opened in August 2026 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents and other advocates for Catholic education. The Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green offers a rigorous, integrated high school curriculum centered on the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the school develops complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about the Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green, and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network, winners of the 2025 Yass Prize for Educational Innovation, to which we belong, at our website, chestertonbgky.com.
