Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School seeks a Theology Teacher for the
2026–2027 school year who is passionate about building a strong Theology program that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional formation of students in the Catholic tradition. Under the supervision of the Principal, the Theology Teacher will help create a learning environment that encourages young people to grow in mind, body, and spirit.
Essential Functions
- Foster a welcoming environment that encourages students, teachers, staff, and parents to contribute to the school’s Catholic identity.
- Plan and implement daily lessons based on the school curriculum and Catholic teachings.
- Manage all aspects of the classroom, including instruction, classroom management, and effective communication.
- Perform non-teaching duties as assigned by the administration.
- Participate in the co-curricular and extracurricular life of the school community.
- Ensure that the mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and its Catholic identity are clearly articulated and upheld among all constituents.
Liturgy & Prayer
- Collaborate with the Campus Minister and student leaders in planning and implementing school liturgies, prayer services, Adoration, and sacramental experiences.
Retreats
- Collaborate with the Campus Minister and administration in planning and implementing faculty and staff retreats.
Service
- Promote awareness of social justice issues and community outreach.
- Support the Campus Ministry Office in the implementation and oversight of a school-wide service-learning program.
- Track and maintain student service-learning hours.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Teach up to six classes per year in either Theology or another discipline, as assigned.
- Attend and support all school assemblies, faculty and staff meetings, designated in-services, and required weekend and evening events.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Serve in other capacities as requested by the Principal.
Position Qualifications
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
- Prior teaching experience or campus/youth ministry experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Liturgy, Religious Studies, or a comparable field.
- Ability to provide at least three (3) professional references.
- Must submit to a background check and complete VIRTUS training.
- Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with diverse personalities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands
- Position requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
- May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing between 5 and 50 pounds.
- May involve extended periods of standing or sitting at a workstation or keyboard.
- May involve repetitive motion (e.g., typing).
- May involve walking long distances and climbing stairs.
*To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application: Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information. After submitting your completed application, click “Go To My Presence” to upload these documents. Then click the “My References” link on the right side to submit your reference information.
Pay Range: $50,000 – 60,000, Annualized
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
