Job description

Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the Goals and Criteria, these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Summary: Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Upper School Theology Teacher. A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools as articulated in the Network of Sacred Heart School's Educational Philosophy is essential.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses to include, but not limited to, Elements of Faith and Scripture, World Religions, Catholic Social Teaching: Living Justice and Peace, and Spiritual Crossroads.
• Provide campus ministry support, including retreats, prayer services and liturgies, in collaboration with Campus Minister.
• Collaborate with members of the Theology department to share best practices, plan active lessons, and create instructional aids.
• Exemplify commitment to the spiritual life through daily personal prayer as well as frequent participation in the Sacraments; and will be able to model, teach, and form the same in their students.
• Attend department and faculty meetings.
• Fulfill advisory duties.
• Communicate with families through email, phone, and conferences.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in support of teacher growth in teaching and learning.
• Support students and division by covering for emergency classroom coverage, other assignments as needed.

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:

• Candidates must be Roman Catholic.
• MA degree in Religious Studies or Theology preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the high school level.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and USCCB guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills.
• Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school.
• A desire to seek out professional development activities related to the latest instructional strategies, student growth and best pedagogical practices.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.
• Commit to addressing social justice, diversity and equity in the curriculum through lessons, actions, and discussions.
• Proficiency and adaptability with instructional technology.
• Develop lesson plans and select learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives.
• Monitor student progress and shift expectations to promote academic growth.

The School Network

Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and to lay the foundation for a meaningful life.

Archdiocese of Detroit

All teachers in the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan. All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 9th grade
• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Experience:

• Religious Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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