Theology Teacher - Lake Catholic High School

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Theology Teacher – Lake Catholic High School

6733 Reynolds Road Mentor Ohio 44060
(440) 578-1020

www.lakecatholic.org

REPORTS TO: Principal

Founded in 1970, Lake Catholic High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis. Due to significant growth in enrollment, we are adding new teaching positions for the upcoming school year to support our expanding student body. Lake Catholic is committed to educating young men and women of diverse means and ability throughout Northeast Ohio. With a population of roughly 525 students in grades nine through twelve, Lake Catholic High School emphasizes spiritual growth in the Catholic Faith as students learn, work, and serve.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• As a member of the school faculty, the Theology instructor will be responsible for teaching 9th-12th grade Catholic theology classes as assigned by the principal.
• Have considerable knowledge of Catholic theology and a passion for teaching young people.
• Develop and implement the curriculum in accordance with the standards set forth by the Diocese of Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Provide outstanding and engaging instruction to students.
• Monitor students and complete other school-related responsibilities as assigned by the principal.
• Maintain accurate records and effectively communicate progress with students, parents, and school administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates will be practicing Catholics with a good understanding of the Catholic faith and a strong commitment to Church teachings who have a strong interest in educating young people in the history and practices of the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (master’s preferred but not required).
• Theology Certification through the Cleveland Catholic Diocese/OCE
• Knowledge of St. Thomas Aquinas, his teachings, and Thomistic charism, with the ability to integrate his principles into the role.
• Strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Cleveland and Catholic Church.
• Prior experience teaching similarly aged students is preferred, but not required.
• All candidates must either hold a current Ohio teaching license or have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a willingness to obtain the required teaching certification.
• Candidate must also be able to pass FBI and BCI background checks and complete the Diocese of Cleveland VIRTUS program.

Interested candidates please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references and employment-application-diocese-of-cleveland.pdf (lakecatholic.org) to: Jennifer Stanicki, jstanicki@lakecatholic.org

SUBJECT LINE: THEOLOGY TEACHING POSITION