Theology Teacher

This role exists to support and implement the Mission of Magnificat High School. The teacher is responsible for the daily holistic growth of the students in her/his classes. She/he participates in the total life of the school community and collaborates with faculty and staff to provide an optimal holistic learning environment for the students.

Reports to: Dean of Faculty and Academics and Theology Department Chairperson

Classification: Exempt, Full-time, 42 weeks per year

Position Summary

Mission:

• Teaches and acts in a manner consistent with the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church, the Mission and Heritage of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and the Mission, Values, and beliefs of Magnificat High School.
• Works to build a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative community with students, colleagues, parents/families, and others.
• Respects the racial, ethnic, religious, neuro, and socio-economic diversity of all students.
• Collaborates with department members and other faculty to develop curriculum and instructional practices in alignment with school's Mission, Values, HM heritage, and goals.
• Employs a restorative approach in relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Curriculum/Instruction:

• Knowledge, experience, and ability to teach Theology. 
• Uses strategies responsive to the needs, abilities, interests, and learning differences of individual students.
• Prepares unit and lesson plans that integrate school academic and Catholic Identity goals, Catholic Social Teaching, HM History and Heritage, and Racial Literacy/Cultural Competency themes and resources.
• Incorporates a variety of teaching, learning, and assessment modes to engage all students.
• Integrates Facing History and Ourselves’ pedagogy, teaching strategies, and/or curricular resources.
• Promotes and encourages active student reflection and engagement
• Uses formative assessment data to inform instruction.
• Works collaboratively with tutors and intervention specialists as needed and appropriate.
• Provides ongoing and meaningful feedback to students about their individual progress.
• Regularly evaluates and reflects on lessons and units for strengths, successes, and need for revision based on student performance and feedback, and initiates appropriate modifications.
• Actively contributes to department and team planning, curriculum development, and implementation. 
• Demonstrates competence at conducting online and/or blended learning classes using Google Meet and/or another virtual meeting platform.
• Manages teaching and learning through Google Classroom.
• Assumes responsibility for specific departmental activities as delegated by the department chair.

Other Expectations:

• Provides weekly course updates in Google Classroom for each class.  
• Responds appropriately and within one working day to communication from parents, students, administration, and colleagues.
• Models lifelong learning by participating in professional growth and spiritual formation activities and demonstrates the use of current best practices in instructional strategies.
• Develops cultural competency through increased awareness of one’s own identity, culture, and biases.
• Meets with the Dean of Faculty and Academics or her designee regarding Individual Performance Goal development and progress and Individual Performance Reviews.
• Develops and fulfills an Individual Professional Development Plan which aligns with the school's Mission and the goals according to school, Diocesan, and LPDC guidelines.
• Practices standards of professional etiquette in language, attire, and attention in the classroom and in all other professional activities. 

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology or related field 
• Catechist license 

Work Experience:  

• Preferred minimum of 1 year of demonstrated successful teaching experience in the discipline
• Must have teaching experience at the high school or college level

Skills and Competencies: 

• Understanding of the spiritual and moral development of adolescent girls
• Demonstrates respect for self, others, creation, and God and the integration of faith and justice
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively as a member of the Magnificat community and the Theology department
• Understands student learning and adolescent development; knows and understands content area as well as instructional and assessment strategies.
• Openness to growth and feedback
• A commitment to confidentiality and good judgment on sensitive matters is essential

Qualities: 

• Must be a practicing Catholic 
• Strong belief in, and respect for, the Mission of Magnificat High School and the School’s Values: Humility, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Compassion, Respect, Commitment, and Faith-Filled Life
• Must actively support the school’s Mission and belief statements in relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors 
• Commitment to the holistic education of young women and their spiritual and moral development

To Apply: 

Submit resume and cover letter,  copies of transcripts, and copy of license with your application.

Required Clearances for Employment: 

BCI/FBI fingerprinting check 

Virtus Training 

References Checked 

Magnificat High School is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. For applicants with disabilities: in order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended) applicants that require accommodation with the application process may contact the Human Resources at 440-331-1572.

Magnificat High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.