Middle School Religion Teacher

Middle School Religion Teacher Bishop Kearney High School/Bishop Kearney Selects Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time | Contract $37,000

• $45,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications School experience Computer operation Teamwork Interpersonal skills Computer literacy Basic math Employee relationship building Working with students Organizational skills Computer skills Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

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Religion Teacher Reports To:

Principal FLSA Status:

Exempt-Full Time Bishop Kearney High School empowers young men and women to reach their full potential

• academically, athletically, spiritually, and socially
• by providing a college preparatory, elite athletics, and a values-based Catholic education in a student-centered family atmosphere.

Bishop Kearney celebrates the variety of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives each member brings to our community. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for our students to learn and thrive, and our faculty and staff to work and grow professionally. Every member of our community, school and beyond, contributes to the overall success we have experienced, both current and future.

Summary:

The Religion Teacher fulfills the mission of Bishop Kearney by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of students within the framework of the school's philosophy, mission, and curriculum. The teacher creates a positive and engaging learning environment that supports the intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development of students while fostering a deeper understanding of faith, morality, service, and personal responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach Religion courses to middle school students in alignment with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy
• Integrate Catholic teachings, values, traditions, and social responsibility into classroom instruction and student engagement
• Develop and implement lesson plans utilizing curriculum maps, pacing guides, scope and sequence documents, and instructional resources
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies including lectures, discussions, experiential learning, collaborative activities, and technology-based instruction
• Foster meaningful classroom discussions that encourage critical thinking, ethical reflection, and respectful dialogue
• Create a classroom environment that promotes spiritual growth, respect, inclusion, and academic achievement
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and readiness levels of students
• Assess and evaluate student progress through formative and summative assessments and maintain accurate academic records
• Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior and classroom management consistent with school expectations
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, host families, faculty, and administration regarding student progress and development
• Participate in school liturgies, retreats, service opportunities, faith-based activities, and community-building events
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the mission and goals of Bishop Kearney High School
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events as required
• Serve as a positive role model for students through professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the mission of the school
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to speak effectively before students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic software program functionality.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, or related field preferred
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Experience working in an independent, private, or faith-based school environment preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Certification in subject area and grade level
• Newly hired employees will have a background check completed
• Required to completed Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Training and Van Safety Training.
• Newly hired employees will be subject to an MVR check

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Catholic teachings, traditions, and values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced school environment
• Proficiency with technology and educational software platforms

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Noise level is moderate.

Work Environment:

School Pay:

$37,000.00

• $45,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person