JOB POSTING: Theology Teacher
Reports to: Head of School
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday contracted position; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility to assist with special duties and work outside the regular school day to attend school-related events..
HFI Mission Duties:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 120-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
About Nazareth Prep
Nazareth Prep is an independent Catholic high school that provides a rigorous, internship-centered education focused on next generation skills for college and careers. Through a vibrant, challenging, and religious school life, Nazareth Prep students find their vocations and learn to transform their lives and the world as compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, doers, and saints.
We believe in creating a team of experienced educators who maintain high expectations for our students and who work tirelessly to support each student’s learning, growth, and development. We believe in building a mission-driven culture that is open to faithful listening, loving relationships and recognizing God in the everyday activities of life.
Essential Functions: The Theology Teacher will show evidence of thoughtful engagement in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Catholic Intellectual Tradition encompasses the diverse range of scholarly contributions made within the Catholic Church and its broader sphere of influence, spanning theology, philosophy, literature, art, history, and more. It's a tradition that values faith, reason, the search for truth, social justice, and the common good.
The teacher engages students through active instruction, creates lesson plans, assigns and assesses students’ homework, oversees student behavior and engagement inside the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise in Religion and the best pedagogical practices in Religion.
Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments that empower students to engage with course content intellectually while inviting them to journey deeper into a relationship with God and their faith.
Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes by following the designed lesson plan.
Develop an understanding of the charism and values of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth to teach and lead within this framework.
Actively establishes and maintains proper student supervision to ensure students enjoy a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Diligently supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and during special events to ensure safety and security.
Organizes daily class time to ensure that instruction is completed within the allotted period; develops weekly lessons with appropriate instructional materials; provides clear and detailed plans for a substitute teacher in case of absence.
Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
Regularly checks email and updates web pages as needed using the technology system provided by the school. Grade papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
Develop and organize retreats, worship services, and other activities to support faith development.
Communicate regularly with students and parents about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Evaluate each student's progress in theological knowledge; maintain accurate records; prepare, administer, score, and document test results to assess student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters, including social media and online platforms.
Maintains and engages in professional development, adheres to industry standards, and exemplifies professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Collaborates and cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Participates in all required in-service training meetings and workshops, as well as in faculty meetings.
Performs other duties assigned by the Head of School or the President.
Additional Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic social teaching, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in theology or its equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
PA teaching certification preferred.
Three or more years of teaching experience is preferred.
Must provide Act 33/34 and FBI clearances and a PA driver’s license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Other Requirements:
Previous experience working with children from urban settings.
Understands the different stages of child and youth development and uses appropriate skills to engage effectively with students.
Commitment to student success and academic achievement.
The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
The statements above outline the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not meant to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Pay Range: $45,000-60,000 per year
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive and valued.
Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer