High School Theology Teacher
Job Summary
- McQuaid Jesuit, a Catholic school in Rochester, NY, teaching boys’ grades 6-12, is seeking a High School Theology Teacher. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating young men in the Catholic faith tradition, committed to Jesuit values, and capable of delivering engaging and theologically sound instruction.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach 5 sections of Theology to high school students (grades 9–12)
- Deliver curriculum in alignment with the Jesuit educational philosophy
- Develop and implement lesson plans that promote critical thinking, discussion, and theological reflection
- Participate actively in the spiritual life of the school, including retreats, liturgies, and service opportunities
- Maintain regular communication with students, parents, and colleagues
- Collaborate with the Theology Department and Campus Ministry in integrating faith and justice into the school culture
- Engage in professional development and ongoing formation in Ignatian pedagogy
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
- We seek candidates who will participate in the extracurricular and spiritual life of the school. There are expectations of this position that may include but are not limited to school and faculty retreats.
Competencies/Skills
- Understands and is committed to the Mission of Jesuit Education and Formation
- Advanced skills and aptitude with various types of computer software such as MS Office Suite and Google Platforms
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Observes confidentiality and professional boundaries
- An Excellent work ethic with a strong attention to detail
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Teaching experience at the high school or college level strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Jesuit education and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to support the mission of McQuaid Jesuit as a faith-based, all-boys, college-preparatory institution
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee will occasionally lift or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Fast-paced school environment working in a school and/or office setting.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full time exempt, 10-month position with typical hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm. (additional hours/days may be required during the summer, extra summer days are paid a per diem rate) Salary range $48,000 to $58,000 per year
Reports To: High School Principal
How to apply: Candidates should send a cover letter, and resume to employment@mcquaid.org on or before May 21st 2025. For more information about McQuaid Jesuit, please visit our website www.mcquaid.org.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
It is McQuaid Jesuit’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, all applicants for employment are to be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizen status, qualified handicap, sexual orientation, marital or veteran’s status, or inconsequential handicaps. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the school, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits training, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination.