Theology Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem

Job Title: Theology Teacher

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal

Job Summary: The Theology Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith.

• Be able to potentially teach at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior, both at a college prep level and an honors level.
  • Freshmen – Divine Revelation (Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition)
  • Sophomores – Christology and Ecclesiology
  • Juniors – Sacraments and Morality
  • Seniors – Catholic Social Teaching, Vocations, Apologetics, and Theology of the Body
• Preference for familiarity with Philosophy and Catholic Bioethics
• Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments that empowers students to engage with course content intellectually, while also inviting students to journey deeper into a relationship with God.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan.
• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment. Upholds Bethlehem Catholic High School's discipline procedures.
• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
• Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
• Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
• Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent‑teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Evaluate each student's progress in their Theological knowledge and lessons; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
• Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Attends all required in‑service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.

• Bachelor's Degree in Catholic Theology required. Master's Degree in Catholic Theology/Catechetics/Campus Ministry or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience working with children. An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• Must be a faithful, missionary disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ who is actively striving for holiness and has a deep, strong love for Christ and His Catholic Church.
• Must be an active, practicing Catholic who frequents the Sacraments and is active in his/her home parish. He/she must secure a…