High School Headmaster

Holy Name High School seeks a Headmaster to join their team in Escanaba, MI. As Headmaster, you will serve as the educational and organizational leader. You will be responsible for implementing the network curriculum, managing the teaching staff, and the policies of Holy Name High School, A Chesterton Academy.

This is a 50% administration and 50% teaching position.

WHAT WE OFFER:
– Annual salary of $65,000 – $75,000 commensurate with knowledge and experience.
– Benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance.
– Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
– Retirement plan.
– Discounted tuition for your children to attend Holy Name.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
– Ensure adherence to and updates of the curriculum, collect course materials, and manage the accurate and timely ordering of curricular resources.
– Supervise standardized testing, analyze score trends to enhance instruction, and oversee school accreditation and renewal.
– Establish key dates for internal and public calendars, update handbooks and manuals, create course sections in the SIS system, and facilitate regular faculty meetings.
– Collaborate with the principal on hiring, evaluations, and terminations; conduct classroom observations; and ensure faculty adherence to curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional practices.
– Work with the principal to develop faculty and student schedules, oversee room assignments and facility planning, and manage schedule adjustments for special events.
– Guide the Student Life Committee, oversee extracurricular activities, ensure alignment with the school’s mission, and support student mentor programs.
– Enforce and communicate discipline policies, set clear behavioral expectations, implement protocols, and proactively address concerns to foster a virtuous school culture.
– Meet with house prefects, oversee the Chesterton Academy House System, support student growth in virtue and academics, and mediate conflicts within the school community.
– Ensure policies and procedures are upheld, participate in major school events, and approve pre-planned faculty absences.
– Serve as the primary CSN contact, attend meetings and conferences, and oversee compliance with accreditation requirements.
– Admit new students upon review of placement exam, student application materials, and interview.
– Deliver presentations to prospective parents and students at selected school events.
– Coordinate standardized testing, college applications and transcript preparation.
– Communicate with colleges, universities and other post-high school programs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
– Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field required.
– Experience teaching in a classical school environment is preferred.
– A minimum of three years of classroom teaching and/or school administrative experience is required.
– Familiarity with the mission of Chesterton Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
– Working knowledge of institutional advancement and fundraising.
– The candidate must complete a fingerprint scan, a federally mandated background check, VIRTUS training, and the affiliated background check through the Diocese of Marquette.
– Excellent managerial and communication skills are essential.

For more information or to apply, click here.

ABOUT HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL We are a pre-K through 12th-grade school located in Escanaba, MI. We strive to create a school culture with a strong Catholic identity – “Where it’s more than a school… It’s a way of life!” For more information, see https://www.holynamecrusaders.com and https://highschool.holynamecrusaders.com.

ABOUT ESCANABA Escanaba is a waterfront community in the Upper Peninsula, MI, with plentiful outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living. It is a great place to raise a family! For more information see https://visitescanaba.com/ or better yet – come visit! Escanaba’s Delta County Airport (ESC) is served by Delta Airlines which offers two convenient flights daily- one arriving from Detroit (DTW) in the morning and one arriving from Minneapolis (MSP) in the afternoon.

Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy offers a rigorous yet joyful high school curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. A member of the Chesterton Schools Network, 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 Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network at highschool.holynamecrusaders.com or contact our school office at (906)786-7550.

Humanities Instructor

Reports To Headmaster

Terms 1 Year Contract

Position FTE Full Time

Date Published May 2025

SUMMARY Holy Name Catholic School strives to employ an individual whose response to God’s invitation is to teach in a Catholic educational setting. A humanities instructor may teach the following courses: literature, history, philosophy, logic, and/or theology. Our teaching staff strives to assist parents in the formation of children through a classical education deeply rooted in the Catholic faith while developing the intellect of each student to the utmost of his/her ability. Teachers are expected to skillfully apply the principles of classical education and remain committed to both the prescribed curriculum and sequence as well as tried and true classical pedagogy. Our staff are expected to serve God and one another as we live and proclaim the faith of our rich Catholic heritage while demonstrating loyalty to the school and its mission. The candidate must be willing to pledge an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and serve as a loving and joyful role model of all that is good, true, and beautiful within the Holy Name community. All faculty are expected to model behavior consistent with the Holy Name Catholic School mission and vision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipleship Formation of Our Student Body

Holy Name Catholic School teachers train students to be intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.

• Foster a daily prayer life with students including both traditional and spontaneous prayer
• Teach and encourage growth in virtue
• Model the joy of living out the Good News of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church
• Teach the required components of the Diocesan Safe Environment Program
• Plan activities that empower students to share the Gospel with our faith community
• Utilize spiritual and professional maturity to create a/an
  • Welcoming and orderly classroom environment where clear behavioral expectations are instilled, thus affording the opportunity for students to feel safe and comfortable
  • Joyful, peaceful, and faith-filled atmosphere where all can learn and grow
  • Space where stewardship of instructional and other materials are handled with care
  • Cohesive classroom unit where students are nurtured, disciplined, and cared for as children of God, recognizing the value and dignity of each individual

General Teaching Responsibilities

Holy Name Catholic School teachers are expected to abide by the philosophy and mission of the school community. Adherence to the Catholic classical model is essential to success.

• Develop lesson planning practices manifesting in written documentation which
  • Adhere to the school’s Catholic classical curriculum
  • Adhere to the curriculum provided by the Chesterton Schools Network
  • Represent an age-appropriate sequential progression/scope and sequence
  • Depict established time parameters
• Prepare lessons and utilize instructional practices aimed at
  • Creating a sense of wonder and engagement
  • Drawing attention to the good, true, and beautiful
  • Providing opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving
  • Soliciting deep thinking through intentional questioning
  • Implementing the art of narration as a central teaching practice
  • Soliciting essential background knowledge and building a strong knowledge base
  • Developing strong and effective life-long study skills
  • Cross-curricular practices, particularly integrating religious instruction throughout
  • Clarity in instructional delivery
  • Encouraging a lifelong love of learning
  • Fostering an innate desire to grow in virtue
• Regularly apply a variety of age-appropriate assessment and grading practices representative of the school’s classical model
• Use online grading software for students in applicable grades/subjects
• Submit student records for permanent files as outlined in the Staff Procedural Manual

Professional & Spiritual Formation Responsibilities Full and part time staff are required to report to school as indicated on his/her contract/work agreement. Faculty are expected to participate in professional and spiritual formation with a positive attitude. Attendance and/or participation at the following is required:

• Back-to school orientation days including special events during that time period
• Faculty and cohort meetings
• Professional development days as outlined on the external and internal school calendars
• Annual staff retreat
• Required Religious Certification according to the Diocese of Marquette
• Other dates/events as instructed by Administration Note: Attendance at school functions such as open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other days as assigned by Administration is required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities
• Ongoing pursuit of personal learning opportunities in related fields, especially in Classical pedagogy, sharing with and being a resource for colleagues when applicable
• Regular communications with parents/guardians
• Thorough preparations for parent/teacher conferences
• Cooperation with teacher performance evaluation practices
• Active participation in committees as assigned by Administration
• Faculty members participate in the life of the school and are expected to be at major school events including concerts, plays, Catholic Schools Week, major fundraisers, etc,

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• Certified teaching license for appropriate subject preferred
• Teaching experience in a Catholic school is preferred, particularly training in classical education, though training may be provided for a suitable applicant
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Prior to hire, must complete requirements from the Diocese of Marquette including VIRTUS training and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, communicating
• Frequently requires fine dexterity, periods of sitting, working at a computer
• Occasionally requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, and the like
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

MISSION-ALIGNED MEMBERS OF THE HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY:

• Are committed to working in a Catholic classical school setting
• Respect, live, and promote the Catholic culture and ethos within
• Represent Holy Name Catholic School joyfully and professionally
• Participate collegially in our Christ-centered, mission-minded environment
• Treat confidential materials/information with the utmost professionalism, in keeping with the Catholic virtue of prudence
• Seek opportunities for personal professional development in accord with one’s role
• Demonstrate compliance with policies, protocols, procedures, directives. and core values as outlined in policies of the Marquette Diocese, the Holy Name Catholic School Staff Procedural Manual (and other school handbooks as applicable)

This is not intended to be a complete delineation of all the possible responsibilities. Rather, it is a general description of the basic expectations; other duties may be assigned.

ABOUT HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL We are a pre-K through 12th-grade school located in Escanaba, MI. We strive to create a school culture with a strong Catholic identity – “Where it’s more than a school… It’s a way of life!” For more information, see https://www.holynamecrusaders.com and https://highschool.holynamecrusaders.com.

ABOUT ESCANABA Escanaba is a waterfront community in the Upper Peninsula, MI, with plentiful outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living. It is a great place to raise a family! For more information see https://visitescanaba.com/ or better yet – come visit! Escanaba’s Delta County Airport (ESC) is served by Delta Airlines which offers two convenient flights daily- one arriving from Detroit (DTW) in the morning and one arriving from Minneapolis (MSP) in the afternoon.

Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy offers a rigorous yet joyful high school curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. A member of the Chesterton Schools Network, 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 Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network at highschool.holynamecrusaders.com or contact our school office at (906)786-7550.

Email employment@holynamecrusaders.com with Resume, and supporting documentation.