Religious Studies Teacher

Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit secondary school, has been educating young “men for and with others” in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, since 1851.

Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San José, California invites applications for a full-time Religious Studies teaching position beginning August 5, 2026 for preparatory meetings, with instruction starting on August 13, 2026. A Faculty member in the Religious Studies department is responsible for teaching a variety of classes across grades 9-12. As a Faculty member, you will have extensive interaction with students and will oversee their scholastic education and provide opportunities for their spiritual growth. In addition to a comprehensive catalogue of religious studies classes, the Bellarmine Religious Studies department also partners actively with Campus Ministry, Christian Service, and an extensive immersion program.

Working at Bellarmine College Preparatory requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as an enthusiasm for contributing to its co-curricular programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of Religious Studies
• Hold regular office hours and meet with students who need assistance
• Communicate regularly with parents and administrators to ensure the success of each student
• Collaborate with colleagues on Religious Studies curriculum development and implementation
• Promote the Mission of Bellarmine to form “men for and with others”
• Attend workshops and seminars to enhance teaching
• Collaborate with colleagues on professional growth projects
• Fulfill periodic substitution and prefecting responsibilities
• Actively partner with our Campus Ministry, Christian Service, and Immersion programs in the opportunities they provide for our students

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience teaching at high school or college levels
• Appreciation of Jesuit Spirituality
• Knowledge in the latest methodology and pedagogy for teaching Religious Studies at the high school level
• Familiarity with the use of technology in the classroom

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 10 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the applicable working environment as needed
• Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material, on a computer screen, (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop

General Requirements

• This position is classified as a Regular Full-Time Exempt position; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which could include evenings and weekends
• This position pays according to our established faculty salary scale, available here [https://www.bcp.org/faculty-salary-schedule].
• This position is eligible for Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package
• This position has no direct reports
• This is not a telecommuting position
• This position will begin work on/about August 5th to prepare for the school year and is to be completed in accordance with the published school calendar as instructed by the school’s administration

Bellarmine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

To Apply Online

Please complete the Bellarmine Faculty Application Form located on our employment [https://www.bcp.org/employment-bellarmine] web page [https://www.bcp.org/employment-bellarmine] under Employment Applications and upload all applicant materials (Faculty Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter are required; Transcripts above Bachelor’s Degree) through the system.

Bellarmine College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identity, genetic information or any other category protected under federal or local law.

*As a Catholic, Jesuit school, Bellarmine may preserve its state and federal protections as a religious institution and may grant more favorable consideration to Roman Catholic applicants.