Teacher - Theology

Overview

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Seton Catholic Preparatory High School - Chandler, Arizona

Job Title:

Theology Teacher (26-27)

• Job : 5513787
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Job Description

I.

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade:

Supervisor: Principal or Designee

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school;

establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
  • Provides a positive learning environment.
  • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
  • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
  • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.

• Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
  • Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
  • Determines levels of student achievement.
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.
  • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions.

• Evaluates student progress effectively:
  • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
  • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
  • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
  • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
  • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal.
  • Maintains daily lesson plans.

• Establishes positive school-community relationships:
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
  • Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
  • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
  • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.

• Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:
  • Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
  • Participates in professional activities and joins…