Theology Teacher

ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Office of Academics

Teacher of High School Theology

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Theology is required.
• A Master's degree in Theology is desirable.
• NJ Teacher Certification and/or prior middle or secondary school teaching experience is desirable.
• Experience coordinating schoolwide campus ministry, fostering spiritual growth, organizing faith-based programs, and engaging students in meaningful religious activities.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of strategies to teach, assess, and promote compelling reading, writing, and critical thinking/analysis.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, understands the adolescent learner, and is flexible and energetic.
• Is willing to be involved with students in an extracurricular capacity, such as a coach/club moderator.
• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant computer and software applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage progress.

Functions of the Job:

• Understand the mission of the school and promote the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity), and CARITAS (Love).
• Displays the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Support for the school's Inclusion and Belonging Initiative.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments in accordance with established procedures that facilitate active learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Incorporate a variety of strategies to teach, assess, and promote effective learning.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide timely, appropriate feedback on work.
• Observe, encourage, and monitor individual students' progress, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems.
• Participate in department, division, school, and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents about student progress and needs.
• Interact with students in an extracurricular capacity, such asa coach/club moderator.
• Be flexible and energetic.

Pay: $48, $57,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,400