2025-2026 Theology Teacher

Job Description

Salary: $40,000 / yr

The Theology Teacher will possess an ambitious vision for academic excellence, an appreciation for systems that support student success, a culturally responsive mindset, and a commitment to collaboration and growth. This person will contribute to the professional and spiritual development of all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes rigorous, objective-driven, and culturally relevant virtual, in-person, and hybrid lessons.
• Offers differentiated instructional methods to meet the needs of all students.
• Identifies scholar needs and collaborates with other faculty and staff members to maximize teaching and learning.
• Creates an effective and supportive environment for learning.
• Uses technology to enhance learning experience for all students.
• Works closely and effectively with parents/families and school counselors in the support and development of students academic needs.
• Utilizes a data-driven instructional approach to plan effective learning experiences for all students.
• Provides targeted support to students needing additional scaffolds.
• Continuously builds an understanding of each student to ensure a culture of respect and rapport with all students.
• Assists with school masses, prayer services, and weekly reflection events.
• Ensures students and adult community members of all faiths and backgrounds feel welcome and invited to meaningfully participate in the faith life of the school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Principals.
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with musical instruments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Committed to working with under-served students.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Religious Studies, Theology, or related field.
• Missouri State teaching certification preferred.
• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.
• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status- this status requires the following:
• Bachelors Degree.
• Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
• Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught.
  

Why Cristo Rey? Cristo Rey Kansas City High School serves a growing student population from 9th-12th grade. We are the only school in the Kansas City Metropolitan area with a Corporate Work-Study Program embedded in our curriculum. In addition, we pride ourselves in providing a private Catholic and Career Preparatory education to all our students. We are one of Missouris top-rated high schools, and we are seeking educators as well as operations staff. We offer an exceptional benefits package and outstanding work/life balance. Join our organization and be a part of something great!

There are many benefits to working at Cristo Rey Kansas City with some of them being:

• Student and Families: CRKC teachers strive to form strong relationships with their students and their families.
• Staff Autonomy: Staff members appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers and staff is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice with each other.
• Coaching and Development: Staff at CRKC collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. CRKC teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches and colleagues. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the course of the year.
  
  

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to: Competitive compensation and benefits, and tuition reimbursement for teachers.

Cristo Rey Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.