Religious Studies Teacher

Central Catholic High School (CCHS) is hiring a full-time Religious Studies Teacher for the 2026–2027 Academic Year. The position is for an educator who can teach Religious Studies within a Catholic, college-preparatory environment while supporting the school's Catholic and Marist mission.

• Define goals and expectations of each class, plan and deliver well-structured lessons, use a variety of teaching strategies, and test and evaluate student progress frequently.
• Develop, clearly communicate and consistently implement procedures in their classroom that create an efficient learning environment.
• Maintain and regularly update electronic students’ classroom records and class data and take all steps to ensure the security of such data.
• Demonstrate capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.
• Post online and update on a regular basis all of the daily homework assignments and due dates for announced quizzes, tests and projects.
• Seek and develop an understanding of each student’s needs and abilities through frequent consultations with school counselors and administrators.
• Support, cooperate with, and administer school procedures and policies as set forth in the Student-Parent Handbook and the Faculty & Staff Handbook.
• Comprehend and commit themselves to the educational and spiritual mission of the school.
• Further professional growth by way of graduate courses or workshops.
• Keep informed of new developments and strategies in the teaching field and in their disciplines.
• Promote collegiality among staff in their area and the entire faculty.
• Communicate an enthusiasm for learning and are themselves examples of life‑long learners.
• Support and participate in school‑sponsored activities.
• Exercise their legitimate authority firmly and impartially.
• Attend professional staff development programs as well as faculty and academic area meetings.
• Other duties as assigned that are consistent with the foregoing responsibilities and objectives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the school's mission.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and instructional technology.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Master's degree (completed or in progress).
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of Catholic theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Marist tradition.

The Religious Studies Curriculum invites students to learn about Catholic Christianity in the Marist tradition and to reflect on their lives in that light. Students develop the ability to apply the lessons of Catholic social justice and teaching to today’s world. Through a variety of core courses, students develop a basic understanding of the Church’s teachings about Jesus. Knowledge of Christian lifestyles and an immersion in Marist heritage and spirituality serve as models for the development of a people committed to a life of service and justice.

The salary range for this position is $59,244 - $92,809 in accordance with the CCHS Faculty Agreement Salary Scale.

Central Catholic is committed to offering salaries and benefits that are highly competitive relative to similar Catholic secondary schools. Compensation will be commensurate with the level of education, experience and certifications.

Benefits include:

• HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• A cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution
• Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium)
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full‑time employees

In its employment practices, Central Catholic High School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, marital status, mental or physical handicap unrelated to the ability to perform duties of the position. This policy shall be interpreted in a manner which is consistent with the religious mission of Central Catholic High School and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.