<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Middle School Religion Teacher (Grades 6-8)</p> <p>Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy (OLM Prep)</p> <p>Madison, Connecticut</p> <p>Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy is seeking an experienced, faith-filled, and engaging Middle School Religion Teacher for Grades 6-8. OLM Prep is NEASC accredited Catholic independent school committed to academic excellence, faith formation, character development, and fostering a joyful and supportive learning environment.</p> <p>This position offers an opportunity to teach in a school where relationships matter, class sizes are intentionally small, and the focus remains on educating the whole child-mind, body, and spirit.</p> <p>Why teach at OLM Prep?</p> <ul> <li>Small class sizes (typically 6-13 students per class) </li><li>Strong emphasis on school culture, community, and student well-being </li><li>Supportive administration and collaborative faculty </li><li>Meaningful relationships with students and families </li><li>Mission-driven environment rooted in Catholic values </li><li>Opportunity to focus on teaching, mentoring, and forming young people of faith </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Teach Religion to students in Grades 6-8 </li><li>Foster students' understanding of Catholic teachings, Scripture, prayer, and moral development </li><li>Prepare and engage students in school liturgies, prayer services, and faith-based activities </li><li>Create a classroom environment that reflects the values of the Gospel </li><li>Collaborate with faculty and administration to support the mission of the school </li><li>Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Teaching experience required </li><li>Strong classroom management skills are essential </li><li>Ability to build meaningful relationships while maintaining high expectations </li><li>Knowledge of Catholic teachings and traditions </li><li>Bachelor's degree and teaching certification required </li><li>Catholic school experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Interested candidates should submit:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>Three Letters of Reference </li></ul> <p>Materials should be emailed to:</p> <p>Cathy Miller, Principal</p> <p>cmiller@olmprep.com</p> <p>We seek educators who are passionate about forming young people in faith, character, and scholarship and who believe that every child should feel seen, heard, valued, and loved as a child of God. Our school mission:</p> <p>Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy is a community dedicated to academic excellence through dynamic curriculum, while preserving Catholic-based values and the joy of childhood.</p>