Teacher - Religious Studies

About the Role

The Teacher fulfills the mission of Archbishop Hannan High School by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of assigned students within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The role provides a learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student learning, competencies, and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future, while exercising decision‑making responsibilities in keeping with school policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the Archbishop Hannan High School Mission Statement.
• Teach six (6) sections of classes as assigned, adhering to school and departmental policies, goals, grading policies, and other regulations.
• Fulfill all spiritual, instructional, organizational, and professional duties as described in the Employee Manual.
• Enforce policies contained in the Student‑Parent Handbook and cooperate fully with the Dean of Students.
• Accept teaching and supervision assignments from the Head of School, Associate Heads, and Dean of Students, including six teaching periods, one professional learning/sub period, one class preparation period, and one duty assignment.
• Remain on‑campus and available from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm each school day, with a duty‑free 20‑minute lunch period.
• Attend all school liturgies (unless excused in advance by Senior Administration).
• Support the Campus Ministry program and all school sports and student activities, including supervision of at least one school dance each year.
• Participate in in‑school recruitment activities.
• Communicate promptly with parents when a student is failing academically or when behavior falls below expectations; respond to parent communications by the end of the next school day.
• Handle routine classroom discipline and refer serious infractions to the Dean of Students in accordance with school policies.
• Complete twenty (20) hours of professional learning annually and attend all mandatory functions.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures as specified in the Employee Manual, departmental guidelines, the Student‑Parent Handbook, and directives from school leadership.
• Attend and be punctual at class meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, in‑service meetings, supervisory assignments, liturgical services, and student assemblies as required.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of School or Associate Heads.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 credit hours in Theology from an accredited Catholic college or university.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Archbishop Hannan High School.
• Ability to teach six sections of classes and manage associated instructional duties.
• Willingness to support campus ministry, sports, student activities, and recruitment efforts.
• Strong communication skills for timely interaction with parents and school staff.
• Capability to enforce student‑parent handbook policies and handle discipline matters.

Schedule

The position includes six (6) teaching periods, one (1) professional learning/sub period, one (1) class preparation period, and one (1) duty assignment each school day. The teacher must be on‑campus and available from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm, with a duty‑free 20‑minute lunch period.