(2026-2027) Theology Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Theology Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith. This role involves teaching at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior, at both college prep and honors levels. The curriculum includes Divine Revelation, Christology, Ecclesiology, Sacraments, Morality, Catholic Social Teaching, Vocations, Apologetics, and Theology of the Body. Familiarity with Philosophy and Catholic Bioethics is preferred. The teacher will provide academic instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments that empower students to engage with course content intellectually and foster a deeper relationship with God. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address diverse learning styles and achieve measurable outcomes. Establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment, upholding the school's discipline procedures. Supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, bus areas, and at special events. Organizes daily class time, develops weekly lessons with appropriate materials, and provides detailed plans for substitute teachers. Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately. Communicates regularly with students and parents about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meets with parents during parent-teacher conferences. Evaluates student progress, maintains records, and prepares progress reports and report cards. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Follows all school and diocese policies. Engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Attends required in-service training, meetings, and workshops, as well as faculty meetings. Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media
Bachelor's Degree in Catholic Theology required.
Previous experience working with children.
An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Must be a faithful, missionary disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ who is actively striving for holiness and has a deep, strong love for Christ and His Catholic Church.
Must be an active, practicing Catholic who frequents the Sacraments and is active in his/her home parish.
He/she must secure a Letter of Good Standing from the Pastor of his/her parish.
If married, he/she must be married validly in the Church.
Must be orthodox in his/her Catholicism, meaning that he/she must be faithful to all the Magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church with regards to faith and morals.
Must be well-formed and possess a strong competency and knowledge of the Catholic faith as well as the Magisterial teachings of the Church.
Posses a heart and passion for serving young people (high school students in particular) and a great desire to evangelize and catechize young people.
Ability to connect and relate with high school students – must be kind, charitable, merciful, compassionate, patient, personable, and approachable.
Must possess a strong work ethic, healthy sense of humor, and active listening skills.
Humble, energetic, creative, communicative, highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative in the service of others.
Should be innovative in finding ways to evangelize, catechize, serve, and engage high school students.
A mature and professional team-player who is willing and able to collaborate with the Chaplain, Principal, Administrative team, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and students.
Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.)
Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Catholic Theology/Catechetics/Campus Ministry or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Potentially teach at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior, both at a college prep level and an honors level.
Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments that empowers students to engage with course content intellectually, while also inviting students to journey deeper into a relationship with God.
Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan.
Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Upholds Bethlehem Catholic High School's discipline procedures.
Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.
Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Evaluate each student's progress in their Theological knowledge and lessons; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms.
Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.