Middle School Religion Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Job Description

Although Saint Mark is an elementary school, our Middle School program is a "school within a school," where students are prepared for the rigor of high school.

The core responsibilities of the position include planning, implementing, and supervising the religious education program for grades 5 through 8 in accordance with the goals, policies, procedures, philosophy, and curriculum of the school and the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Along with following a curriculum, the teacher is responsible for fostering the intellectual, social, physical, and faith development of his/her students.

Ideal candidates...
• actively engage students of all abilities and learning styles
• create differentiated unit plans and assessments
• assign and review meaningful homework
• demonstrate effective classroom management by developing an understanding of students in their classroom
• collaborate with faculty, especially other members of the middle school "team"
• communicate effectively with parents and families.

Basic qualifications include...
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Hold a valid New York State Certification or be eligible for certification
• Prior experience in a Catholic school setting would be beneficial.

About the Employer

Saint Mark Catholic Academy, a faith community of students, parents and teachers, is dedicated to personal excellence in the traditions of the school's Catholic education heritage.

The academy values the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals, and respects the diversity of nationalities, races and religions true to our Sheepshead Bay location. We stand committed to training analytical learners, critical thinkers, and responsible decision makers for further study in the 21st century's global and technological society.