Description
Description: Loyola High School, recently ranked the #1 Catholic High School in California, is accepting applications from qualified persons seeking a full-time theology teaching & Campus Ministry position for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of effective communication, collaboration, and successful teaching pedagogy.
Subject taught: Theology I – Intro to Catholic-Jesuit Education; Introduction to the Study of Theology; In-depth study of Sacred Scripture, namely Hebrew Scripture and the Four Gospels.
Primary duties: Within the context of a 7-period rotation, the teacher will teach three periods of theology in a college-preparatory environment. This involves lesson planning, lesson presentation, student assessment, and individualized student support as needed. This position also requires two periods committed to Campus Ministry duties, which includes planning and coordinating retreats, student leadership, reconciliation services, and liturgies. Faculty members are also part of a professional learning community for one period.
The teacher is expected to develop, plan and present lessons to students in a classroom and online, utilizing course material and other appropriate learning material. The teacher is expected to supervise, monitor, assign and evaluate students. In addition, the teacher will establish and maintain the standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, maintain appropriate and timely records of student progress, communicate with parents, and establish and maintain an effective environment for students, in order to foster learning.
Additional duties: The teacher is expected to support the school’s co-curricular programs by moderating activities and/or clubs as well as prefect at various dances and athletic events. The teacher will also assist in exam proctoring, classroom substitutions, and lunchtime prefecting.
Applications: Position will remain open until filled.
Application process: Applicants will complete the application online and are expected to upload a cover letter addressing their philosophies of education, updated resumé, and transcripts.
Loyola is an EOE.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: A Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in Catholic theology.
Highly Desirable: B.A. or M.A. in theology from a Catholic college or university and a minimum of
three years teaching experience in a high school setting preferred.
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.
Information/Application Contact
Loyola High School of Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
1901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
knavarro@loyolahs.edu