JOB POSTING: Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Humanities (AP English Language & AP English Literature)

Reports to: Head of School

Hours: Part-Time, 10-month position. Some evenings and weekends for special events.

HFI Mission Duties:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 120-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Nazareth Prep High School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified long-term substitute teacher to join our Humanities department for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year (present - mid-June 2025). This is a unique opportunity with the potential for future part-time or full-time employment.

Course Responsibilities

AP English Literature:

• Teach one section of AP English Literature, aiming to cultivate students' appreciation for literary art and their ability to engage in sophisticated literary analysis.

• Prepare students for the AP Literature exam by:

  • Developing their capacity to form and articulate clear lines of reasoning from thesis to subclaims, supported by rigorous textual evidence.

  • Providing extensive practice in analyzing broad literary themes through diverse, student-selected texts.

AP English Language:

• Teach one section of AP English Language, focusing on developing students' understanding of rhetoric and their ability to analyze and produce effective communication.

• Prepare students for the AP Language exam by:

  • Enhancing their skills in rhetorical analysis of various texts, enabling them to identify and evaluate rhetorical strategies.

  • Providing comprehensive practice in argumentative writing and rhetorical analysis, with an emphasis on choosing appropriate evidence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Studies, English, Humanities, or Education (preferred).

• Master’s Degree Preferred.

• Familiarity with the AP English curriculum (strongly preferred).

• Strong understanding of critical thinking, writing, and analysis skills.

• Ability to effectively engage and motivate high school students.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for fostering a love of learning.

• Commitment to student success and academic achievement.

• Current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances with a valid PA driver’s license required.

Nazareth Prep is a religious organization which operates to promote the teachers, beliefs, and values of the Catholic Church, and therefore, their employment practices will take into consideration the provision of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1(a) of Title VII and the ministerial exemption applicable to religious organizations.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE

Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive and valued.

Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer