POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Social Studies Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal Founded in 1970, Lake Catholic High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis. Lake Catholic is committed to educating young men and women of diverse means and abilities throughout Northeast Ohio. With a population of roughly 500 students in grades nine through twelve, Lake Catholic High School emphasizes spiritual growth in the Catholic Faith as students learn, work, and serve.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • As a member of the school faculty, the social studies instructor will be responsible for teaching 9th-12th grade history classes as assigned by the principal. • Implement the curriculum in accordance with the standards set forth by the Diocese of Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Education. • Foster a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and critical thinking. • Utilize various teaching methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles. • Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary approaches to teaching history. • Participate in school events, faculty meetings, and other events throughout the year. • Maintain a safe and effective learning environment. • Provide outstanding and engaging instruction to students. • Monitor students and complete other school-related responsibilities as assigned by the principal. • Maintain accurate records and effectively communicate progress with students, parents, and school administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will be practicing Catholics with a good understanding of the Catholic faith and a strong commitment to Church teachings who have a strong interest in educating young people in the history and practices of the Catholic Church. • Bachelor’s degree or higher (master’s preferred but not required). • Teaching Certification through the Ohio Department of Education • Strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Cleveland and the Catholic Church. • Prior experience teaching similarly aged students is preferred, but not required. • All candidates must either hold a current Ohio teaching license or have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a willingness to obtain the required teaching certification. • Candidate must also be able to pass FBI and BCI background checks and complete the Diocese of Cleveland VIRTUS program. Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references and employment-application-diocese-of-cleveland.pdf (lakecatholic.org) to: Jennifer Stanicki, jstanicki@lakecatholic.org SUBJECT LINE: THEOLOGY TEACHING POSITION