Theology Teacher

Walsh Jesuit High School is seeking a full-time dedicated Theology Teacher for the  academic year. The Theology Teacher will work under the supervision of the Principal. The ideal candidate will be able to teach across multiple areas of the Bishops’ Curriculum Framework for high school religion and will actively contribute to Walsh Jesuit’s Christ-centered, Jesuit mission of forming men and women for others who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.

• Instructional Planning & Delivery
  • Teach the curriculum reflecting knowledge of the subject matter (subject matter expert) and of specific learning styles of your students
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions or activities
  • Compile, evaluate and/or grade students' class work reflecting learning styles of students
  • Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of curricula, course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Utilize up-to-date technology in lesson plans and classroom management
• Classroom & Student Management
  • Manage the classroom to ensure successful learning for every student
  • Maintain contact with students and parents with effective and regular communication
• Professional Growth & Content Expertise
  • Maintain expertise in field through ongoing professional development demonstrating a commitment to field of study or knowledge of learning styles
• Faith Formation
  • Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation.
  • Regular participation in Ignatian formation activities including the school’s formal formation program, school masses, and annual faculty retreat.
  • Willingness to participate in the community life of the school, including extracurricular activities, student retreats, immersion trips, moderating clubs, and participating in service alongside students.

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in Theology or a related field from an accredited Catholic college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Understanding technology in curriculum design and classroom presentation
• Possess or working toward a valid High School Catechist certification through the Diocese of Cleveland
• Experience in Catholic learning environment preferred
• Commitment to Jesuit values and faith-based student formation.
• Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.

Walsh Jesuit is a wonderful community and, as a full-time employee, the Theology Teacher will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance immediately upon employment. A 401k plan with matching contributions is also available within the first month of employment.

Walsh Jesuit High School, a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, held its first classes in 1965 and continues to reach beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience, and compassion within its students while teaching them to actively engage with their community as men and women for others.

As a Christ-centered community, we strive to be Men and Women for and with Others.

Walsh Jesuit High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.