Middle School Religion Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catholic Religion Teacher to join our middle school team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Religion to students in grades 6-8, fostering a love for the Catholic faith, and guiding students in their spiritual and moral development.

## Responsibilities:

- Plan and deliver engaging lessons on Catholic doctrine, scripture, and moral teachings.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages students to grow in their Catholic faith.
- Participate in planning liturgical celebrations.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Catholic teachings across the curriculum.
- Communicate effectively with parents about student progress.

## Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Theology, Religious Education, or a related field.
- State teaching certification.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Experience teaching Religion in a middle school setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Catholic faith and its teachings.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

About the Employer

St. Michael School is a Catholic community of faith within the vibrant and diverse St. Michael Parish. Our ministry of the Word is the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ - a message of hope. Each child is seen as a whole person on a developmental progression with individual differences, but with basically similar learning needs: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our goal is to educate the whole child, to instill a sense of individual responsibility, to build self-esteem, and to encourage excellence as well as the traditional academic discipline in a safe environment.