Teacher

Location

Methuen, MA | United States

Job description

Theology Teacher (Part-time)

Long-Term Sub, Available Immediately

JOB TITLE:

Theology Teacher

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY:

Chair of Theology Department; Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time, begin immediately and continue through June 2024

Classes meet Monday-Thursday

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach 2-4 sections of 9 grade Theology (New Testament)

ABOUT NOTRE DAME CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL (NDCR)

Established in Lawrence, MA in 2004, NDCR is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school currently based in Methuen, Massachusetts serving 300 economically disadvantaged youth. NDCR is part of the Cristo Rey Network, a growing association of 39 schools across the United States whose education model is built around the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), a unique and highly successful partnership with the business community. Through the CWSP, each of our scholars works five full days per month during the academic year at one of 75 companies throughout the Merrimack Valley, I-93/495 corridors, and southern New Hampshire.

OUR MISSION AND VISION:

In the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School provides a Catholic, affordable, culturally sensitive, college preparatory education enhanced by professional work experience for young women and men from families with limited income. NDCR is known for graduating confident, academically and professionally successful students who are spiritually rooted, intellectually curious, active community and global citizens – prepared to become college graduated leaders who contribute to an equitable workforce.

OUR CORE VALUES: Goodness of God · Education for Life · Integrity · Respect · Family · Community

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Theology, courses include 2-4 sections on 9 grade religion (New Testament). Courses can be limited to the afternoon (2 sections) or could be a full day (4 sections). Classes run Monday-Thursday (No Fridays)
• Use developmentally and behaviorally age-appropriate tools, materials, activities.
• Maintain all pertinent records in PowerSchool.
• Create a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Design and create appropriate lesson plans. Implement the Theology Curriculum aligned with the Cristo Rey Standards and USCCB framework.
• Collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students.
• Assess students regularly, analyze data, and determine appropriate next steps for instruction
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with students and their families to solicit input and share academic progress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Teachers must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, campus ministry, or a related field, master’s degree preferred
• Must be a practicing Catholic
• Experience teaching in a Catholic high school strongly preferred
• Willingness to promote the vision and values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
• Knowledgeable, sensitive, and inclusive of all cultures, in particular those served by NDCR

Ability to speak Spanish a plus

If interested, please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Department at [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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