High School Theology

Notre Dame de Sion•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Theology instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School not only provides high quality, innovative, and rigorous instruction, but is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships. Sion educators are: Confident Practitioners: they know their subject and the instructional techniques to help students meet educational goals. Growth-Minded Learners: they understand that knowledge is not finite - students and teachers can grow, learn new things, and accomplish tasks they never knew were possible. Mindful Communicators: they communicate in a way that is solution-focused, timely, and positive. This includes verbal, written, and non-verbal communication. Collaborative Team Players: they pitch in and help with events outside their classroom to make Sion a place that is rich in community and models servant leadership. Inclusive Community Builders: they use language and actions that are never destructive of egos. They ensure that students and other faculty members feel a sense of belonging at Sion.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
Practicing Catholic
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theology correlated subject matter.
Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design including design thinking, experiential learning, modeling, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.
Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
Demonstrated lab management and safety skills.
Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.

Nice To Haves

Special consideration given to candidates with Master’s degrees in subject area with the ability to teach dual high school/college courses.

Responsibilities

Effectively integrates Diocesan and USCCB standards into classroom instruction and curriculum design.
Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities.
Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching.
Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into theology curriculum.
Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
Works with the Director of Theology and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Theology program.
Collaborates with the Theology department to create meaningful retreats, liturgies, and service-learning opportunities.
Map curriculum to standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletic events, etc.).
Maintains current attendance and student records.
Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s)requested by the administration.
Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.