Theology Teacher

Job Description

Mission:
Villa is a Catholic college-preparatory school committed to helping young women discern who they are and grow into the disciples God calls them to be, as revealed by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The legacy of our foundress, Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas, and the Sisters of St. Casimir inspire the dedicated faculty and staff to provide a challenging environment and nurturing community which celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each student and empowers young women through faith, education, and service, doing so in the
spirit of "Always more, Always better, Always with love."

At Villa, young women learn to think critically, to act collaboratively, to reason independently, and to develop leadership skills that focus on Christian values, inclusiveness, and responsibility to and for the common good.

Responsibilities:
- Teach a variety of theology courses to 9th-11th grade students with focus on students' spiritual formation
- Chaperone retreats and service site visits, showcasing how the Catholic faith is applicable in the real world
- Model Catholic values with colleagues and students through a service-oriented, collaborative approach
- Implement the latest knowledge and best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, technology, and student assessment
- Develop well-structured lessons with measurable objectives and appropriate student engagement strategies, pacing, sequence, activities, materials, resources, and grouping
- Design and administer a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student learning
- Identify and implement appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements for students
- Use technology (including online resources and a learning management system) to organize and enhance student learning
- Provide parents with clear expectations for student learning
- Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and development

Qualifications:
- Mission-oriented, practicing Catholic with a bachelor's degree in theology
- 1-2 years theology teaching experience with strong classroom management and communication skills

Required Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- College/University Transcripts
- 2-3 References with names and contact information
- Letter from pastor stating good standing with the Church

Compensation/Requirements:
Competitive compensation and benefits package is provided; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.

Must provide the following documentation prior to starting the position:
- Pennsylvania Request for Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151)
- Pennsylvania Fingerprinting Services

The Theology Teacher position is for the 2024-2025 school year and will begin August 19, 2024. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to cdangelo@vjmhs.org.

About the Employer

Villa Joseph Marie, a Catholic college-preparatory high school, empowers young women through faith, education, and service, in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Casimir.
Villa creates an academically challenging environment within a nurturing community, helping young women discern who they are and who God calls them to be.
Inspired by the words of Mother Maria Kaupas, we work in the spirit of "Always more, always better, always with love."