High School English Language Arts Teacher

Job Overview

Join Our Family. Find Your Calling.

Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an English Language Arts Teacher to join our family! This position will begin in the 2026–2027 school year and is part-time, with the potential for full-time.

Teaching at a Catholic school is more than just a job - it's a calling. For our teachers, every day represents an opportunity for new levels of excellence. Through individual mentorship and a personalized approach to meeting the needs of every child, our faculty are deeply invested in their students' success in school but also in life as ethical, well-rounded and engaged citizens. They do this through a personal witness to faith and servant leadership.

The English Language Arts Teacher will develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar and syntax. The qualified candidate must be certified to teach high school English Language Arts in Iowa, or can become certified.

Holy Family offers competitive teaching salaries, reflecting our commitment to excellence in education. The following benefits are also available to full-time teachers:

• 401k match
• K-12 tuition remission
• Childcare discounts
• Health and dental plans
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive community of faculty, staff and parents
• Innovative programming including personalized learning
• ALL first year teachers have experienced mentors to guide and support them
• The ability to integrate your faith into your work

To Apply:

• Teaching candidates must submit an application online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/hfdbq/onlineapp/

To learn more about Holy Family Catholic Schools, visit us online at: www.holyfamilydbq.org

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