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

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a religious studies curriculum guided by the department's mission/value statement
  
• Create and deliver high-quality middle school religious studies units that include robust daily lessons while addressing the varied learning needs of individual students.
  
• Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects, etc., to encourage and create engaged learning in the classroom.
  
• Respond to evaluations and feedback professionally and constructively; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
  
• Provide frequent, meaningful feedback to students, both formative and summative, including report cards and individualized comments.
  
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents.
  
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve teaching and learning.
  
• Serve as a middle school advisor.
  
• Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed.
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years teaching religious studies; familiar with the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
  
• Master's degree (strongly preferred) or BA and post graduate work in religious studies or theology
  
• Enjoy working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community
  
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria
  
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
  
• Willingness and availability to work occasional overnight trips.
  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
  
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
  
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
  
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.