What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theology Teacher position at John Paul II Catholic School?
Located in the beautiful low country in Ridgeland, SC, John Paul II Catholic School opened in 2013 with just 57 students in grades 7-9. John Paul II Catholic School educates students of all faiths in a caring, Christ-centered environment. We prepare students to be scholars with a soul in accordance with the traditions of the Catholic faith and through the intentional commitment to our core values of service, high expectations, innovation, excellence, leadership, and discipleship. As a testimony to that mission, the school now serves 372 students in grades 6-12 and is undergoing an expansion to accommodate even more families.
Position Summary: Lead students in grades 6-12 through an understanding of the Catholic faith and Catholic traditions.
Classification: Full-time, Exempt Reports To: Principal
Education Requirements/Position Qualifications:
- Teacher certification or equivalent
- Practicing Catholic in good standing
- Completed background screening
Essential Job Functions:
- Knowledge and understanding of the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Teaching salvation history through Sacred Scripture.
- Familiarity with philosophy, in particular ethics and political philosophy.
- Courses include New and Old Testament, Sacramental Theology, Church History, Christian morality, and Catholic Social Teaching.
