Theology Teacher and Service-Learning Formation Leader - Elyria Catholic

Elyria Catholic High School

Theology Teacher & Service‑Learning Formation Leader

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Theology
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Elyria Catholic High School
• Date Available:
  
  School Year

Elyria Catholic High School is seeking a faith‑filled educator to serve as a Theology Teacher and Service‑Learning Formation Leader. This unique role combines classroom teaching with leadership of a mission‑driven service program that helps students live our call to learn, worship, and serve. We welcome interest from educators who are passionate about forming young people in faith and connecting Gospel values to meaningful service in the community.

This position brings together classroom teaching and leadership of a vibrant, mission‑driven service program that advances Elyria Catholic's OCSAA Catholic Identity goal. The role shapes a program rooted in Gospel values, enriched by reflection, and connected to meaningful community engagement. The Theology assignment typically includes two to three class sections, with the balance of time dedicated to developing, coordinating, and strengthening the school's service‑learning program.

The Theology Teacher & Service‑Learning Formation Leader collaborates closely with the Principal, Campus Ministry, the President, Theology faculty, administration, and community partners to advance opportunities for students to learn, worship, and serve.

Engagement in the life of the school extends beyond the classroom. Occasional evening and weekend involvement is expected, particularly in support of service initiatives, school events, and community partnerships.

Elyria Catholic High School Mission Statement:
To empower young adults to identify and use their God‑given gifts to learn, worship, and serve, guided by Catholic tradition.

This position plays a critical role in strengthening the "serve" dimension of our mission while integrating faith formation across academic and experiential learning.

Theology Instruction (Part‑Time Teaching Role)

• Teach assigned Theology courses in alignment with the Diocese of Cleveland curriculum standards
• Develop engaging, faith‑centered lessons that encourage critical thinking, faith exploration, and spiritual growth
• Integrate Catholic Social Teaching and real‑world application into coursework
• Foster a classroom environment that supports respectful dialogue, spiritual inquiry, and student formation
• Collaborate with Theology faculty and participate in department planning and professional development

Faith Life of the School

• Participate in and support the faith life of Elyria Catholic through school liturgies, retreats, prayer experiences, and campus ministry initiatives
• Serve as a visible witness to Catholic identity within the daily life of the school community

Program Development & Oversight

• Coordinate and oversee Elyria Catholic's student service program across all grade levels
• Clearly communicate grade‑level service expectations, guidelines, and deadlines to students and families
• Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, parishes, schools, shelters, food banks, and community agencies
• Maintain and communicate a calendar of service opportunities available to students throughout the school year
• Support faculty in incorporating service‑learning experiences connected to classroom themes and Catholic Social Teaching
• Ensure service opportunities reflect the school's mission and provide meaningful engagement with community needs

Faith Integration & Reflection

• Design structured reflection experiences connecting service to Theology, Scripture, and Catholic Social Teaching
• Collaborate with Theology faculty to incorporate service‑learning reflection into coursework
• Create reflection tools such as journals, discussion prompts, and guided conversations
• Guide students in reflecting on their experiences in ways that help them identify and use their God‑given gifts in service to others
• Assist in connecting service experiences with retreats and campus ministry initiatives

Student Formation & Engagement

• Guide students in identifying and discerning meaningful service…