High School Theology Teachers - AOP Secondary Schools

The organization's core purpose is to equip saints for life in this world and the next.

High School Theology Teacher
                      - Substitute opportunities immediate openings

Interviewing for Permanent Opportunities for 2024-25 School Year

Archdiocese of Philadelphia High Schools

Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools are secondary educational institutions, which provide a safe and dynamic environment, which promote the spiritual, academic, and social development of the individual within the message of the Gospels.
Our schools offer a rigorous curriculum, designed to meet the individual needs of a diverse student body. We address the challenges our students will face by fostering critical thinking, creativity, communication and team building skills.
Our vision encompasses character development through faith formation, a collaborative effort for educational excellence and committed service to others.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and teach classes
• Follow the curriculum framework designated by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Deliver engaging and structured lectures/lessons to students
• Collaborate with other department members to create course lesson plans and materials
• Develop in each student an understanding of the Catholic Faith
• Adapt materials and methods to develop assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students
• Ensures compliance with school and department policies, regulations and objectives.

Long Term Substitute Full Time Positions for 2023-24 School Year

This is not a remote job. Classroom instruction is job requirement.

US Work Authorization is required.  Applicants must live in the area or be able to relocate. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to uphold Catholic moral teaching and leading a life consistent with the Catholic Faith
• Bachelor's degree required  with Theology/Religious Studies credits from a Catholic college or university
• Secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), email, and social media (Facebook, Twitter) preferred

Please visit www.AOPCatholicSchools.org for information about our schools and the Office of Catholic Education.

Interested parties should send cover letter, resume and transcripts electronically to the Office of Catholic Education.

To request an Interview or for questions concerning the application process, please contact Barbara Guiliano, HR Assistant for Secondary Schools at   bguiliano@archphila.org

Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment Training, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
 

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
 

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type
of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment