Director of Human Dignity, Diversity and Justice

Director of Human Dignity, Diversity and Justice

St Louis, MO, US,  The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School in St. Louis is seeking a Part-Time Director of Human Dignity, Diversity and Justice to lead three middle school elective classes each week and facilitate faculty and community engagement. This position is approximately 5 hours/week. The ideal candidate will foster respectful dialogue, cultural awareness, empathy, and student leadership while supporting the values of Catholic education and the dignity of every person.

• Teaching experience, preferably with middle school students
• Experience, training, or demonstrated knowledge in DEI and/or diversity education
• Familiarity with Catholic social teaching and its application to diversity, social justice, and inclusion efforts
• Experience developing diversity curriculum or facilitating equity-focused discussions with youth
• Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Education

• Plan and teach engaging weekly diversity-based elective classes
• Facilitate meaningful discussions on inclusion and social justice with students
• Perform assigned supervisory duties, including lunch and recess monitoring, as part of the overall faculty responsibilities.
• Lead the Diversity Council and support student-led initiatives
• Collaborate with school administration and faculty as needed by providing professional development opportunities during monthly staff meetings
• Partner with school families and community members to create and support diversity-focused initiatives and events

We seek educators who are passionate about helping students become compassionate, respectful, and culturally aware leaders. The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.