Theology Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Lansing•Ann Arbor, MI

14d

About The Position

In a world starving for Truth, Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) strives to deliver academic excellence in an authentically Catholic community. If you Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, Pursue Excellence, and want to use your gifts and talents to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, then we invite you to apply to be our Theology teacher. Job Description: Teach Theology to eager young minds. Instill in students a love for Theology and the Church. Open students’ hearts, minds, and souls to all that is good, beautiful, and true through the teaching of Theology. Use creative and varied pedagogical techniques to create a fun, ordered, and fruitful learning environment. Work collaboratively with the instructional leader and members of the Theology department to leverage best practices and build a passion for the Catholic Church. Work with the chaplain and the Campus Ministry team to integrate students’ intellectual formation with evangelization for the spiritual formation of the students, staff and families. Promote Bishop Boyea’s pastoral letter, “Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord.” Periodically plan and lead inspiring pilgrimages and participate in other co-curricular activities. Serve as a faculty mentor to one of FGR’s House Groups. Be ready to support the mission of the school with other duties as assigned. And naturally, prepare lesson plans; take attendance; give assignments and tests; grade student participation and performance; discipline students; and meet with students and parents as needed to discuss any issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Theology and working towards M.A. in Theology or related field; M.A. in Theology preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Theology at the high school level preferred.
Proven ability to manage a classroom of 20+ students.
Skilled at developing and delivering lesson plans that engage students and lead to high academic achievement.
Passionate about forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.
Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School
Professional in demeanor
Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action
Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity
Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through
Sustained positive attitude
Highly organized and detail oriented

Responsibilities

Teach Theology to eager young minds.
Instill in students a love for Theology and the Church.
Open students’ hearts, minds, and souls to all that is good, beautiful, and true through the teaching of Theology.
Use creative and varied pedagogical techniques to create a fun, ordered, and fruitful learning environment.
Work collaboratively with the instructional leader and members of the Theology department to leverage best practices and build a passion for the Catholic Church.
Work with the chaplain and the Campus Ministry team to integrate students’ intellectual formation with evangelization for the spiritual formation of the students, staff and families.
Promote Bishop Boyea’s pastoral letter, “Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord.”
Periodically plan and lead inspiring pilgrimages and participate in other co-curricular activities.
Serve as a faculty mentor to one of FGR’s House Groups.
Be ready to support the mission of the school with other duties as assigned.
Prepare lesson plans; take attendance; give assignments and tests; grade student participation and performance; discipline students; and meet with students and parents as needed to discuss any issues.