Theology Teacher

Bishop Amat Memorial High School seeks a full-time Theology teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Bishop Amat Memorial High School is a four-year co-educational Archdiocesan Catholic high school. The mission of the school is to form a faith-filled community and to provide a quality education that addresses the needs of a culturally and academically diverse student body. The comprehensive instructional program flows from a college preparatory curriculum that empowers students to recognize their potential and to meet educational and life challenges in the future. The school, working in partnership with parents and the community, promotes education in Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge by preparing students to embrace Gospel values, to respect themselves and others, to become life-long learners, and to contribute positively to the community.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the implementation of the Mission and Philosophy of Bishop Amat High School.

• Teaches classes as assigned in accordance with the Mission of Bishop Amat High School, course outlines, departmental policies and goals, school and departmental grading policies, as well as other policies designated by the school administration or the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

• Reads and assesses work assigned to students and inputs student grades in a timely manner.

• Handles routine discipline problems within the classroom and makes referrals to the Deans for serious infractions in accordance with school policies.

• Participates in evening events associated with his/her responsibilities as a faculty member; specifically, Back to School Night in August, parent/teacher conferences in October and March, and the Baccalaureate Mass and commencement exercises in May/June.

• Posts learning objectives in the classroom and includes them in weekly lesson plans.

• Provides both formative and summative evaluations to students as appropriate for the assigned courses taught and as determined by the academic department and instructional level.

• Keeps classrooms neat, orderly, and free of clutter. Rooms should be able to be used by other teachers who share the space.

• Interacts with administrators and colleagues professionally and collaboratively.

• Attends all departmental and faculty meetings and in-services, participates in the review of instructional materials in relevant subject areas, and provides departmental documentation specific to lesson planning and instructional level coordination as requested by the department chair.

• Is punctual at all Instructional Level meetings, Department Meetings, Integral Group meetings, Faculty meetings, Supervisory Assignments, School Masses, and Student Assemblies as required.

• Employee contractual work hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
This is a salaried/exempt from overtime position. The salary for this position will be determined by education level and years of teaching experience. Compensation is commensurate with the pay scale established by the Dept. of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This position is eligible for benefits.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a practicing Catholic.

• Candidate must embrace the mission and values of the Catholic Church and Bishop Amat Memorial High School.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Philosophy, or high school catechesis experience. Archdiocesan Catechist Certification strongly preferred.

• The ability to teach the whole child and inspire a love of learning and a culture of respect.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree

TO APPLY:
If interested in this job opening, please submit (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter with your statement of interest to teach@bishopamat.org. All materials should be sent electronically.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.