Theology Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Cardinal Ritter College Prep, a St. Louis Archdiocesan coeducational college preparatory high school serving grades 9–12, seeks a Theology Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. Applicants must be practicing Catholics, demonstrate the ability to teach in an urban, college‑preparatory environment, and possess a strong academic background in Theology and Catholic studies.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, or related field (Master’s in Theology or Divinity preferred)
• Missouri State Teaching Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain certification
• Catechist certification or willingness to pursue Archdiocesan catechetical formation (required)
• Strong knowledge of Sacred Scripture, Church doctrine, Sacramental theology, Catholic moral teaching, and Church history
• Commitment to the teachings, traditions, and magisterium of the Catholic Church
• Ability to integrate faith formation with rigorous academic instruction
• Ability to foster respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and theological reflection
• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills
• Proficiency with instructional technology, Google applications, and student data systems
• Commitment to the vocation of teaching and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Theology or Divinity preferred
• Missouri State Teaching Certification (preferred)
• Experience teaching in a Catholic, urban, and/or college‑preparatory setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Articulate and uphold the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of the St. Louis Archdiocese and Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School.
• Properly plan and deliver quality instruction using the Gradual Release Model
• Create assessments that support higher‑order thinking
• Integrate instructional technology
• Implement project‑based learning.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Support student engagement
• Utilize the school’s online data system and Google applications.

Benefits

• includes a comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time