Theology Teacher - Academy of the Holy Cross - Kensington Maryland

Position Summary

Teach classes in World Religion with the possibility of teaching Sacred Scripture.

Mission And Core Values

The Academy of the Holy Cross, 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 which values diversity. The Academy 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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, write assessments and maintain academic standards for World Religions course
• Embrace technology, as appropriate, to enrich our students’ learning experience
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide a productive, encouraging, and stimulating classroom environment
• Maintains a class resource page and online gradebook
• Evaluates and provides timely feedback on student progress appropriate to the level of instruction, and makes curricular adjustments in accordance with student needs
• With the Department Chair, selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs by serving as an Advisor

Education

• Theology teachers should have at least one of the following degrees from an accredited institution: Graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies or Religious Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology, Religion or Religious Studies with 18 credits toward a graduate degree

Experience

• Experience teaching Theology and/or Religion in an academic context
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively within the community
• Must be comfortable teaching students in an all-girls Catholic School
• Experience with teaching or working with an iPad is desirable

Job Requirements

Interested applicants should be practicing Catholics willing to pursue Archdiocese of Washington sponsored certification.

Benefits

Great benefits.

Pay

$65,000 to $75,000

Schedule

N/A