Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
San Francisco, California

Position:  Religious Studies Teacher

The mission of Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is to provide students with a meaningful Catholic, college preparatory education in the Lasallian/Vincentian tradition.  The school subscribes to an outcomes-based educational approach that is embraced and enlivened by our dynamic, collaborative Religious Studies Department faculty.

We seek a dynamic religious studies teacher with a strong theological background who will fit in well with the culture of the school community and our Religious Studies Department while supporting our school’s vibrant co-curricular program.  Current part-time positions are also available in our Campus Ministry Program and may be combined with a teaching position.  Please see the school website for those specific opportunities and job descriptions.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Model for students and the entire school community the characteristics of a Lasallian/Vincentian educator;
• Support SHCP’s mission, philosophy and ESLRs;
• Design and/or implement courses and units that effectively promote department outcomes and adhere to the scope and sequence as determined by the department;
• Plan what students will learn, how they will learn and how they will be assessed from an outcomes-based perspective that features common units and key assignments appropriate to the grade level within the academic discipline;
• Provide well-prepared unit/lesson plans and classes;
• Provide regular and varied assessments of student learning to compile appropriate grades and properly determine what and how ALL students are learning;
• Communicate well with students, parents, and school personnel;
• Continue personal and professional growth;
• Work with the Academic Resource Specialist and/or counselors to accommodate appropriately students who have special learning needs;
• Keep current and complete grading and attendance records
• Provide a sound, effective academic learning experience;
• Promote a healthy, interactive learning environment;
• Prefect and supervise students outside of the classroom;
• Actively support the co-curricular programs of the school community.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in theology;
• Ability to work collaboratively to promote students learning;
• A practicing Catholic.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in theology;
• Experience as a classroom teacher;
• Teaching credential (or equivalent) or work toward it;
• Experience in a Catholic high school setting.

If interested in a possible position:
Send a letter of interest and current resume to:  Ms. Carol Collins, Administrative Assistant, 1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, or email Carol.Collins@shcp.edu.