Theology Teacher - August 2026 at Bishop McNamara High School

Forestville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Theology, Religious Studies, Catholic Education, Spiritual Development, Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction, G Suite for Education, Google Apps, BYOD Environment, Catechetical Materials

Industry

Description

Description School Mission To educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition School Vision Empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, transforming the world About Bishop McNamara High School Bishop McNamara High School is a private, Catholic co-educational high school in the Holy Cross tradition, offering its students a challenging college preparatory curriculum and a complete range of athletics and activities. The school is located in Forestville, Maryland, about 10 minutes from Washington, D.C. About the Theology Department We follow Father Moreau’s directive to educate both the heart and the mind. To this end, we focus our effort on both the spiritual and intellectual development of all students so that they may come to better know God, humanity, and self. This goal is achieved through a comprehensive and rigorous four-year academic program that educates in and through the Holy Cross Tradition in a way that is authentically Catholic. In addition to traditional coursework, we work closely with our Campus Ministry Department to meet our students where they are on their spiritual journey, through monthly liturgies, yearly retreats, and our Holy Cross Service program, which asks students to serve the most vulnerable in our community, in imitation of Christ. Requirements Minimum: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in theology, religious studies, or related field Be a practicing Catholic, able to meet the standards for certification as a teacher in the Archdiocese of Washington Commitment to development of the whole student, including well-being and character, in alignment with the Holy Cross tradition of education Preferred: Experience teaching in a high school, with demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction Experience using technology to extend and enhance learning, preferably with G Suite for Education (Google Apps) in a 1:1 BYOD environment Familiarity with the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for People of High School Age PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; 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 the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. LOCATION/TRAVEL: While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school. DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Bishop McNamara High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The essential functions and basic skills have been included. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.

Responsibilities

The primary duty is to educate students' hearts and minds through a comprehensive and rigorous four-year academic program rooted in the Holy Cross Tradition, focusing on spiritual and intellectual development. This involves working closely with the Campus Ministry Department to support students' spiritual journeys through liturgies, retreats, and service programs.