Teacher - Religious Studies

Roman Catholic Welfare Corp Bishop O'Dowd High School•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Bishop O’Dowd High School is seeking excellent candidates for a high school religious studies teacher for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching 5 full-time, multi-level classes, ranging from 9th graders to 12th graders. Such classes may range from 9th grade Introduction to Religious Studies to 10th grade Foundations of Biblical Scriptures to 11th grade Christian Morality to 12th grade Peace and Justice. Classes will be assigned towards the later part of the current semester. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with the Religious Studies department, ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas. Other responsibilities may include teaching electives, maintaining regular office hours, supporting student co-curricular activities, and collaborating regularly with colleagues. Teachers at Bishop O’Dowd High School are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in alignment with Bishop O’Dowd High School’s Integral Student Outcomes. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with their respective department team, ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas. Teachers are also expected to collaborate and communicate consistently with counselors to ensure whole-student support and success while maintaining open and engaging lines of communication with guardians and families. Please note that only candidates who are of the Catholic faith and practice the Roman Catholic faith tradition will be considered for this position.

Requirements

Practice the Roman Catholic faith tradition
Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school education and adolescent development.
Evidenced knowledge of and experience in subject area, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning
Proven ability to differentiate learning and provide experiences for varied learning styles
Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and joyful learning environment
Nuanced understanding of DEI from a personal and/or professional perspective
Experience authentically engaging with diverse working environments
Proven success collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices
Bachelor’s degree and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position
Pre-employment background screening, including livescan and SB848, is required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Articulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as well as anti-biased teaching and learning
Establish a classroom culture that is built on strong teacher-student relationships and allows for risk-taking
Have comfort and skill in personal inquiry and reflection of anti-racist practices and racial consciousness
Provide a differentiated curriculum addressing various skill levels and learning styles/differences
Provide inquiry-based teaching strategies and real-world applications
Have familiarity with classroom-based technology and implement relevant applications for classroom instruction and student learning
Be self-aware and able to build on others’ ideas, capitalize on others’ strengths, and effectively share responsibility
Be coachable and open to constructive feedback from both peers and supervisors
Demonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to improve professional skills and implement best practices
Have knowledge of the developmental stages of adolescents ages 13-18
Initiate, fully participate in, and foster strong collegial and student relationships across diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate value and willingness to support and mentor students beyond designated class periods
Have knowledge of and experience with restorative practices
Have a growth mindset, positive attitude, flexibility, and passion for helping all students reach their potential
Support the Catholic mission and charism of the school
Work with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the O’Dowd community
Be flexible and seek growth and change opportunities

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance with school standards
Observe and evaluate student performance and development
Use appropriate technology to support and differentiate instruction
Encourage and monitor student progress and use data to enhance or adjust teaching strategies
Provide appropriate feedback to students in a timely manner
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and mastery
Work outside the normal schedule periodically in order to collaborate with colleagues
Maintain restorative policies in accordance with the rules of Bishop O’Dowd High School
Participate constructively and professionally in department, school, and parent meetings
Participate constructively and professional in departmental and school-wide professional development
Participate in co-curricular activities such as social activities, sporting events, clubs, retreats, student organizations, student advisories, and affinity spaces as directed