Diocese of Tucson·Nogales, Arizona
The teacher is responsible for educating youth in theology and religious studies within a Catholic school environment. This includes instructional planning, classroom management, and modeling Gospel values in accordance with Roman Catholic teachings.
Certified
Teacher: Has an Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate through the AZ Department of Education that is current and in good standing. The position classification is “Certified Teacher” and the pay classification for payroll purposes is “Teacher on Contract”. To remain on contract, the teacher must maintain the certification current and in good standing.
Certified
Teacher: Has an Alternative Teacher Certificate through the AZ Department of Education. The position classification is “Certified Teacher – Pathway” and the pay classification for payroll purposes is “Teacher on Contract”. To remain on contract, the teacher must maintain the certification current and in good standing.
Department/Location: Lourdes Catholic School / Nogales, Arizona
Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)
Essential
Duties and
Responsibilities of this
Ministerial
Position:
Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The teacher may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
The following core competencies are expected and constitute the framework on which evaluations are made in the interview process: Instructional planning and preparation, Content knowledge in theology/religious studies along with pedagogical knowledge in instructional practice at the secondary level, Knowledge of adolescent development related to the field of theology and religious studies (e.g. adolescent philosophies, lived experiences, identity development).
Evolving familiarity with a wide range of primary and secondary sources in the field of theology and religious studies.
Ability to demonstrate design coherence in instructional planning, assessment, and student learning.
Ability to conduct relationships with students and their families in a multicultural and multi-religious environment of respect and rapport.
Ability to motivate student interest in the study of theology and religious studies.
Ability to manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
Ability to lead student learning in a classroom setting in accord with best practices in instructional planning and execution.
Ability to use a variety of assessment methods and techniques to determine student mastery of content and skills and to provide feedback to students about their progress.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptivity in instructional practice in response to student learning needs and environmental conditions.
The Teacher shall have and demonstrate coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Lourdes Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors
Market context
Arizona classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where schools and programs need educators with the right coursework and clearances. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for degree alignment, a Level One fingerprint clearance card, and a valid Arizona Driver’s License, while benefits such as PTO, medical coverage, and retirement options can influence decisions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your coursework and clearance status before applying.