Theology Teacher

Marist School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marist School in Atlanta seeks a faith-driven Theology Teacher to begin Term 2 of 2026-2027. The role includes teaching 9th Grade Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, managing the classroom, and upholding school values in and out of the classroom.

The teacher will assess students, differentiate instruction, and maintain timely attendance and grading. A classroom presence 8:00am-3:30pm is expected, with collaboration across departments and adherence to school policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or primary teaching area is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred and transcripts must be submitted.
• Candidate must be a practicing Catholic and background check completed.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students faithfully according to Catholic Church teachings.
• Deliver content as outlined by course description and chair.
• Evaluate students with authentic assessments (formative & summative).
• Provide frequent feedback on progress and keep grades current.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Attend to parent concerns professionally and compassionately.
• Be present for school masses and supervise students.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Feedback to students

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or primary teaching area

Master’s degree preferred

Transcripts must be submitted

Completed background check

Drug screen completed

Job description

Summary

Marist School, a co-educational, college-preparatory, Catholic school, seeks a faith-driven, experienced individual to serve as Theology Teacher beginning Term 2 of the 2026-2027 school year (November 30, 2026). Teaching responsibilities include 9th Grade Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.

SCOPE OR RESPONSIBILITY

This position is responsible for the instruction and evaluation of students, providing students feedback, maintaining good order in the classroom by managing student conduct, taking daily attendance, and providing a moral and ethical role model both on and off campus.

Essential Functions

• Instruct students in a manner that is faithful to the Catholic Church and its teachings.
• Deliver essential content as outlined in the course description and required by the Department Chair.
• Evaluate students frequently using best practices of authentic assessments, both formative and summative.
• Give frequent feedback to students regarding their progress in the course.
• Keep grades up-to-date in the online grading software.
• Differentiate instruction based on student learning styles and needs.
• Provide assistance and intervention for students who would benefit from it.
• Attend to parent concerns and communicate with parents when their child is struggling in a manner that is professional and compassionate.
• Maintain positive rapport with students
• Keep current in areas of pedagogy, skills, and content.
• Set annual professional development goals aimed at advancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• Embrace a spirit of collaboration with colleagues.
• Serve as a student Advisor (grades 9-12) or a Foundations House Leader (grades 7-8).
• Interact professionally with adults and students within the guidelines of the Boundaries Policy.
• Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming.
• Be present in a classroom or designated area during the assigned times from 8:00am-3:30pm as well as at other times outside of the school day as required by the Principal.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Record daily student attendance.
• Attend regular meetings, departmental, faculty, etc.
• Be present at school masses and assemblies and supervise students

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in education or in the primary teaching area is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Teaching experience in a Catholic or an independent school is preferred.
• Candidate must be a practicing Catholic.
• A minimum of two (2) references.
• A completed background check.
• A completed drug and illegal substances screen.