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Catholic Diocese of Lansing Hiring for Theology Teacher at Ann Arbor, MI Full Time
Father Gabriel Richard High School is now accepting resumes to fill a Theology Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mission
Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.
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FGR Principal
Qualifications
- Educational: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and working towards M.A. in Theology or related field. M.A. in Theology preferred.
- Personal:
- Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
- Strong theological foundation rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
- Has a sense of “vocation”; feels called to teach at Father Gabriel Richard High School.
- Has a passion for bringing youth into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Ability to work cooperatively with administration, teaching staff, students and parents in the ongoing task of providing the best possible education for all students.
- Willingness to accept constructive criticism.
- Ability to function under stress.
- Evidenced planning ability.
- Meet health requirements as established by state law.
- Adaptable to changing situations.
Major Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with the instructional leader and members of the theology department to form students in the knowledge and love of Christ in order to equip them to live as lifelong missionary disciples of Jesus.
- Works with the chaplain and the Campus Ministry team to integrate students’ intellectual formation with evangelization for the spiritual formation of the students, staff and families.
- Promotes Bishop Boyea’s pastoral letter, “Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord.”
- Planning and Preparation: to plan in advance for daily lesson presentations, lesson plans shall be kept up-to-date and will contain logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum. Plans will be submitted according to school policies and will utilize best practices in education.
- Instruction: to provide a classroom learning situation which adheres to the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of FGR.
- Student Control and Discipline: to be responsible for the order, attention and well-being of students under your care in the classroom setting.
- Recording and ing: to keep daily written records and entering attendance in FGR’s online system, and building requirements as they pertain to matter of record keeping. To meet with parents in regularly scheduled conferences and/or whenever necessary to individual pupil progress.
- Co-curricular Participation: to participate on a voluntary basis in planning for and supervising co-curricular student activities and functions approved by the school.
- Professional Development: to show evidence of continuous growth in the teaching profession.
Critical Qualities
- Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School;
- Professional in demeanor;
- Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action;
- Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;
- Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through;
- Sustained positive attitude; and
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
Evaluation
Performance for this position will be evaluated on an annual basis by the FGR Principal.
Apply through
Email your cover letter, résumé, statement of faith* and application to: [email protected]. This posting will remain active until filled.
- The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.