Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher - Academy of the Holy Cross - Kensington Maryland

About the role

The Academy of the Holy Cross is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher to teach 10th-grade Theology for approximately 6 weeks beginning September 14, 2026. A successful candidate will be able to engage students in thoughtful exploration of the Catholic faith while creating a welcoming, academically engaging, and well-managed classroom environment. The Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ‑centered community that values diversity. It is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world. All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single‑sex education, environment, and communication. The Theology Department works to guide students toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, communicating a truly Christian worldview in which today’s challenging issues are seen in the light of eternity, grounded in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The course, “The Paschal Mystery,” explores the person and mission of Jesus Christ, focusing on the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery; students examine the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus and their significance within God’s plan of salvation, considering the personal, communal, and spiritual implications of these central beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Teach 10th‑grade Theology (The Paschal Mystery) for approximately six weeks, starting September 14, 2026.
• Engage students in thoughtful exploration of the Catholic faith.
• Create a welcoming, academically engaging, and well‑managed classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree or coursework in theology, religious studies, education, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of and respect for Catholic theology, teaching, and tradition.
• Ability to teach theological concepts in an engaging and age‑appropriate manner to high school students.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous teaching, youth ministry, catechetical, or other experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Ability to support the mission and values of the Academy of the Holy Cross.
• Commitment to creating a classroom environment characterized by respect, intellectual curiosity, and thoughtful discussion.

Pay

Compensation for the position is $140.00 a day.

Schedule

Approximately 6 weeks beginning September 14, 2026.