Religious Studies Teacher

• Summary
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Qualifications
• About the CCHS Religious Studies Department
• Compensation: Salary & Benefits
• How to Apply

 

Summary

Central Catholic High School (CCHS) is hiring a full-time Religious Studies Teacher for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

The position is for an educator who can teach Religious Studies within a Catholic, college-preparatory environment while supporting the school's Catholic and Marist mission.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Define goals and expectations of each class, plan and deliver well-structured lessons, use a variety of teaching strategies, and test and evaluate student progress frequently.
2. Develop, clearly communicate and consistently implement procedures in their classroom that create an efficient learning environment.
3. Maintain and regularly update electronic students' classroom records and class data and take all steps to ensure the security of such data.
4. Demonstrate capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.
5. Post online and update on at least a regular basis all of the daily homework assignments and due dates for announced quizzes, tests and projects.
6. Seek and develop an understanding of each student's needs and abilities through frequent consultations with school counselors and administrators.
7. Support, cooperate with, and administer school procedures and policies as set forth in the Student-Parent Handbook and the Faculty & Staff Handbook.
8. Comprehend and commit themselves to the educational and spiritual mission of the school.
9. Further professional growth by way of graduate courses and/or workshops.
10. Keep informed of new developments and strategies in the teaching field and in their disciplines.
11. Promote collegiality among staff in their area and the entire faculty.
12. Communicate an enthusiasm for learning and are themselves examples of life-long learners.
13. Support and participate in school sponsored activities.
14. Exercise their legitimate authority firmly and impartially.
15. Attend professional staff development programs as well as faculty and academic area meetings.
16. Other duties as assigned that are consistent with the forgoing responsibilities and objectives.

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the school's mission.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and instructional technology.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Master's degree (completed or in progress).
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of Catholic theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Marist tradition.

 

About the CCHS Religious Studies Department

The Religious Studies Curriculum invites students to learn about Catholic Christianity in the Marist tradition and to reflect on their lives in that light. Students develop the ability to apply the lessons of Catholic social justice and teaching to today’s world. Through a variety of core courses, students develop a basic understanding of the Church’s teachings about Jesus. Knowledge of Christian lifestyles and an immersion in Marist heritage and spirituality serve as models for the development of a people committed to a life of service and justice.

As a Religious Studies Teacher at Central Catholic, you will join a group of teachers that are masterful, innovative educators who are focused on developing and motivating students to reach their full potential.

 

Compensation: Salary & Benefits

Central Catholic is committed to offering salaries and benefits that are highly competitive relative to similar Catholic secondary schools.

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of education, experience and certifications.

The salary range for this position is $59,244 - $92,809 in accordance with the CCHS Faculty Agreement Salary Scale.

Benefits include:

• HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• A cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution
• Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium)
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full-time employees

 

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following materials to jobs@centralcatholic.net.

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this position
• A current resume
• A list of three to five professional references with name, relationship, phone number and email address of each.

Please submit materials as soon as possible.

Interviews with qualified candidates will begin immediately.