High School Religion Teacher

Job Description

Job Description
Title: Theology Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Reports To: Principal
Location: Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
Salary: $47,600 - $83,000 (depending on experience)

Job Summary
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School is seeking a Theology Teacher. The Theology Teacher will report directly to the high school principal.
The Theology Teacher:
- Is a prayerful and practicing Roman Catholic committed to the mission of the education, evangelization and catechesis of high school students.
- Understands the proper relationship between Faith and Reason, and understands the importance of Catholic Apologetics in the mission of education.
- Has a charism and developed talents for communicating in a compelling way the teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that inspires, motivates, and leads high school students to deeper conversion and conformity to Christ and His Church
- Works collaboratively with the Department Chair, Chaplain, Campus Minister, and Administrative Team to promote the truths, beauty, and goodness of the Gospel and the Catholic faith.
- Lives an exemplary life of holiness and serves as a role model for students, families, and school personnel.
- Is publicly and privately faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church as contained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law as interpreted by the Diocesan Bishop.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches theology classes to high school students
- Prepares daily lessons and instruction of assigned classes in accordance with school and diocesan curriculum
- Classroom management and discipline of all assigned classes of students
- Diagnosis and evaluation of students' mastery of learning or lack thereof
- Prepares remedial lessons where necessary
- Reports student progress to parents as needed and during school-scheduled conferences, meeting with parents upon their request
- Attends and participates at meetings pertaining to the professional planning and evaluation of school program
- Additional supervision & duties during the school day

Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Catholic Theology or Catechetics is preferred.
- An ability to articulate the truths of the Catholic Faith in a precise yet accessible way to high school students
- An understanding of the Kerygma, Sacred Scripture, the principles of Catholic Social Teachings
- A capacity for communicating well with high school students, parents, and colleagues.
Hours of Work
- Monday through Friday work week with occasional weekends and evenings as dictated by the school calendar
Please submit all resumes, cover letters, and/or inquiries to Mr. Brian Colomban bcolomban@holytrinityhs.org by Jan 24th, 2025.

About the Employer

The Mission of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre is to foster an environment of spiritual and intellectual growth by integrating Catholic tradition and faith throughout the educational process. This is accomplished by the promotion of Gospel values, lifelong service, global awareness, and academic excellence that prepares our students to be compassionate, as well as critical and creative thinkers, in an ever changing society.