Diocese of Allentown·Pottsville, Pennsylvania
The Theology Teacher is responsible for instructing students in the Catholic faith through lesson planning, grading, and classroom management. They must also maintain student safety and communicate regularly with families regarding student progress.
DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN Nativity B.V.M. High School, Pottsville Position Description Job Title: Theology Teacher FSLA: Exempt
Full-Time Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal Job Functions: The Theology Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith. ****NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT CLEARANCES, A TEACHER APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments that empowers students to engage with course content intellectually, while also inviting students to journey deeper into a relationship with God. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan. Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment. Upholds Nativity B.V.M High School's discipline procedures. Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security. Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence. Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately. Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. Evaluate each student's progress in theological knowledge; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Nativity B.V.M. High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook. Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings. Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal. Additional
Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media. Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with Theology coursework. PA certification preferred.
Previous experience working with children. An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught. The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience. Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Working Conditions: High school environment. School operational hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events. Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application: AllentownDiocese/Employment Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following: Principal Michael Grabowski Email: mgrabowski@nativitybvm.net EOE M/F/D/V
Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing with a Bachelor's degree including Theology coursework. PA certification is preferred, along with the ability to adhere to the tenets of the Catholic faith.
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