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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Religion Teachers

Middle School Catholic Religion Teacher (grades 6-8)

JobID: 1642

Position Type:
  Religion Teachers/Primary School Religion Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  Our Lady of the Angels School


Date Available:
  August 2025


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Middle School Catholic Religion Teacher (grades 6-8)
Part-Time (3.5 hours per day) starting in August 2025
City & State: Columbia, PA
School: Our Lady of the Angels School
 
Payroll Grade: 14                                                                              FLSA Status: Exempt
 
Basic Job Description: Teach pupils at the elementary level basic Theology and formative skills in keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to: Principal

Responsibilities/Tasks for: "Middle School Teacher"
1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
5. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work-time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
6. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
8. Assign and grade classwork and homework.
9. Read books to entire classes or small groups.
10. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
11. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
12. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
13. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
14. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
15. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
16. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
17. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state, diocese, and school.
18. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
19. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
20. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
21. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
22. Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
23. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate supervisors.
24. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.
25. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
26. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
27. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
28. Maintain and improve professional competence in accordance with PA Act 48 by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
29. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
30. Organize and label materials, and display students' work.
31. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
32. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
33. Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
34. Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
35. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
36. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
37. Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
38. Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
39. Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in theology, religion, Catholic studies, education, or a related field.
• Instructional certification preferred. Otherwise, be willing to work towards obtaining one.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Religion Teachers

Secondary School Religion Teacher

JobID: 1652

Position Type:
  Religion Teachers/Secondary School Religion Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Lancaster Catholic High School


Date Available:
  July 2025


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Job Description
Secondary School Religion Teacher
Full-Time starting in the 2025-2026 School Year
City & State: Lancaster, PA
School: Lancaster Catholic High School
 
Payroll Grade: 14                                                                              FLSA Status: Exempt
 
Basic Job Description: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development as well as keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.

The Lancaster Catholic Community is one of passionate commitment to students, families, and our faith. Our mission is our guide in all things as we develop students who are IA, PF, and SR. Successfull faculty embrace opportunities to engage and support students in their co-curricular endeavors while supporting their colleagues professionally and personally. Interest in extra-curricular support (athletics, fine and performing arts, clubs) and dual certification are a bonus.
 
Reports to: Principal
 
Responsibilities/Tasks for a Secondary School teacher:
1. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
5. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
6. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
8. Assign and grade class work and homework.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
10. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
12. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
13. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
14. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school, state, and diocese.
15. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
16. Identifies students needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems
17. Use technology and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
18. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
19. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
20. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
21. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
22. Maintain professional competence by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48
23. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
24. Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
25. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
26. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
27. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
28. Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
29. Prepare and supervise students for Mass.
 
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in religious education, theology, Catholic studies, or a related field.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.





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