Middle School Religion Teacher
Job Details
Position Type: Full Time 10 - Month Schedule of Duties
Salary Range: $81,822.00 - $159,751.00 Salary/year
Job Category: Middle School (6th - 8th Grades)
Description
Position Purpose: The religious studies teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students and will also serve as a middle school advisor.
Essential Functions
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Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a religious studies curriculum guided by the department’s mission/value statement
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Create and deliver high-quality middle school religious studies units that include robust daily lessons while addressing the varied learning needs of individual students.
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Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects, etc., to encourage and create engaged learning in the classroom.
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Respond to evaluations and feedback professionally and constructively; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
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Provide frequent, meaningful feedback to students, both formative and summative, including report cards and individualized comments.
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Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents.
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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve teaching and learning.
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Serve as a middle school advisor.
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Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed.
Qualifications
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A minimum of three years teaching religious studies; familiar with the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
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Master’s degree (strongly preferred) or BA and post graduate work in religious studies or theology
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Enjoy working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community
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A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria
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Commitment to equity and inclusion.
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
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Willingness and availability to work occasional overnight trips.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
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Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
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May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
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Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
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Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
To Apply: Middle School Religion Teacher