Teacher- Middle School, Religion

About the role

Loretto Catholic School seeks a Certified Catholic School Teacher to support the Diocese of Tucson's mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The position requires adherence to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and a commitment to fostering lay leadership.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent 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.
• Build the School’s faith community by participating in and helping plan School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with a Catholic religious curriculum as articulated by the School.
• Show competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum as specified and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Teach in an online learning environment, as needed, using platforms like Google classroom or other online platforms for teaching and learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently, clearly, and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be proficient in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be flexible in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Display professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be flexible in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal per state law.
• Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification with renewal every three years.

Skills

• Ability to teach in an online learning environment.
• Effective planning and evaluation skills.
• Disciplinary management skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

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