Theology Teacher (High school)

Villa Maria Academy High School; Knickerbocker (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Maria Academy seeks a theology teacher dedicated to academic excellence and Catholic formation for grades 9-12. The candidate should be a practicing Catholic capable of teaching multiple Theology courses and using diverse instructional methods to engage students.

Responsibilities include supporting the Catholic identity, collaborating with Mission & Ministry on retreats and liturgies, using technology to enhance instruction, assessing student progress, and advising students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology or Religious Studies required.
• Experience teaching high school Theology or related courses preferred.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction and deliver virtual components.
• Willingness to advise students and participate in co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to Catholic identity and school mission.
• Collaborate with Mission & Ministry on retreats, liturgies, outreach.
• Foster oral and written communication among students.
• Use technology to deliver instruction, including virtual learning.
• Assess student growth and tailor instruction to diverse learners.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and pedagogy growth.
• Maintain records using LMS and SIS for grades and attendance.
• Provide advisory support to students on courses and skills.
• Possibly supervise co-curricular responsibilities.

Skills

Theology teaching

Curriculum development

Technology integration

Education

Master's degree in Theology or Religious Studies

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Villa Maria Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12, rooted in the charism of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, empowering young women to lead lives of spiritual growth, intellectual inquiry and Christian service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a mission-driven Theology Teacher who is committed to academic excellence and Catholic formation. The ideal candidate would be a practicing Catholic who upholds and supports the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The candidate should possess the knowledge and flexibility to teach multiple courses within the Theology curriculum and apply diverse instructional methodologies that promote student engagement and achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• A commitment to the Catholic identity of Villa Maria Academy and the mission of the IHM charism.
• Willingness to work with Mission & Ministry, on retreats, liturgies, outreach, etc.
• Demonstrated dedication and collaboration to help foster a love of oral and written communication.
• Proven fluency and willingness to use technology to enhance instructional delivery, including teaching in a virtual environment and one-to-one instruction.
• Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student growth and progress and modify instructional methods and curriculum to fit individual needs of students of varying levels and abilities.
• Continuing acquisition of professional knowledge and pedagogy including current developments in the discipline by attending seminars, workshops, or other professional development opportunities.
• Learning and utilizing the school’s learning management and student information systems for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required.
• Providing an advisory role to help guide students with course management, study skills, and social development.
• Have an interest in supervision of co-curricular responsibilities, as available.

Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree in the study of Theology or Religious Studies from an accredited college or university and/or experience providing instruction in high school Theology.