What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theology Teacher position at Notre Dame Academy?
Join us at Notre Dame Academy - Hingham, an all-female college preparatory high school dedicated to empowering young women in grades 6-12. As a vibrant Catholic learning community sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we focus on personal faith formation, academic excellence, and social responsibility.
NDA is seeking an experienced theology teacher with a creative spirit and a passion for empowering young women to grow in their on-going faith journey. Under the supervision of the Humanities Department Chairperson, the 6-12 Theology Teacher creates, develops, and implements thoughtful and rigorous middle and high school theology curricula that builds students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning skills and prepares them for an ever changing and diverse world. Students are educated and empowered in an academically challenging learning community that fosters a life-long love of learning, critical thinking, and open-mindedness in accordance with the mission of the School and the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Components of Responsibility
Pedagogy and Assessment
-Teach grade 6-12 Theology.
-Implement meaningful and effective instructional methods, for middle and high school.
-Align course curriculum and assessments with established NDA curriculum maps.
-Ensure frequent opportunities for formative and summative assessments.
-Provide extra help through meetings with students and through email communications.
-Integrate technology into pedagogy where necessary and beneficial.
Classroom Management
-Create and maintain an organized, functional, and safe learning environment.
-Uphold school-wide policies and procedures that optimize learning, equity, and inclusion
Administrative
-Attend Theology Department Meetings.
-Support and participate in Theology Department events and initiatives.
-Provides support to Campus Ministry
-Pursue professional development training.
-Keep accurate records.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in Theology, Master’s degree preferred
•At least three years of full-time teaching experience
•Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents
•Demonstrated knowledge in current teaching principles, theories, methods, behavior management techniques, and conflict resolution strategies
•Understanding of academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of high school students
•History of continued education or professional development
*Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.