Catholic High School Theology Teacher; Part-Time

Catholic High School Theology Teacher )

• Position Type:
  Religion Teachers/ Secondary School Religion Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Lancaster Catholic High School
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026

Secondary School Theology Teacher

Full-Time for the  School Year

City & State:
Lancaster, PA

School:
Lancaster Catholic High School

Payroll Grade: 14 | FLSA Status:
Exempt

Basic

Job Description:

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development, as well as keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to:

Principal and the Director of the Office of Catechesis

• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems or special academic interests.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school, state, and diocese.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems.
• Use technology and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Maintain professional competence by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoors setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from…