Teacher: Religion

Overview

Base Pay
: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 / Year

Employee Type
:
Full Time Exempt

Required Degree
: 4 Year Degree

Are you a passionate, creative & mission inspired educator committed to empowering students to reach their full potential?

If so, DePaul Cristo Rey High School is the place for you. Your talent will enrich our college-bound community, serve families with bold dreams for their children, and inspire students to lead through service to others.

Our faculty is driven by our mission to meet students where they are and guide them through becoming high school and college graduates. We partner with families, businesses and the community to provide a uniquely affordable Catholic education and innovative work study program, which when combined, form young women and men of integrity, faith, tenacity and purpose.

The Religion Teacher serves an important role as a spiritual leader and facilitator for our Catholic school community; therefore, s/he must be a practicing Catholic, who is qualified to teach religion, has a deep knowledge of doctrine and lives as an authentic witness to the faith. This position is for the 26-27 school year and is tasked with ensuring a welcoming and dynamic culture reflective of both the school’s Catholic identity and commitment to serve students of all faiths.

The role focuses on religious instruction, spiritual leadership, and fostering a respectful, inclusive school culture aligned with Catholic identity. (Content describes expectations and context rather than a separate duties list.)

• Master’s Degree in Theology, Divinity in Theology, Discipleship in Church Ministry or other related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
• A practicing Catholic with educational experience in Catholic Schools or a practicing Catholic with other Church-related ministries.
• 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level course work from an accredited Catholic college or university.
• State Department of Education licensure in content area
• Valid driver’s license; must be insurable with good driving record
• Subject matter expertise in area of teaching certification.

• Three years of instructional experience in Religion, Campus/Church Ministry with high school students.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

• Adhere to the Decree on Child Protection requirements.
• Complete monthly required Bulletin trainings per VIRTUS Child Protection standards.

Join a mission-driven organization where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your well-being matters. We invest in our employees through professional development, meaningful community experiences, competitive compensation, and strong financial and health benefits — all within a vibrant environment that builds time into the day to recharge and thrive.

DePaul Cristo Rey High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.