Position Posting: Theology Teacher - Temporary
 
Background Information: Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, sponsored by the Mercy Education System of the Americas, is a Catholic college preparatory, all-girls high school, located on the southwest side of Chicago.  With a balanced vision of academic excellence, cultural wealth in the liberal arts, athletic achievement, and a strong spiritual life, Mother McAuley is a place young women grow as compassionate, responsible, and productive Christian leaders. It is through our innovative liberal arts and college-preparatory program that students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they will need to meet the demands of a fast-changing world as decision makers and leaders guided by strong Mercy values.  As such, we seek professionals who are committed and capable to fulfill this incredible mission.
 
Position Summary: The Theology Teacher is responsible for teaching courses assigned, assumes supervisory responsibilities, contributes to the efficient orderly operation of the school and upholds the mission and philosophy of the school. This is a temporary position for the start of the 2026-2027 school year through the middle of November.
 
Essential Duties:

• Instructs students by engaging in a variety of teaching methodologies that address the educational needs of all learners.
• Prepares lesson goals, objectives, and strategies, which are aligned with the course syllabus.
• Provides ongoing feedback to actively engage student learning.
• Evaluates students' performance and progress at several regular intervals throughout the course, records results and issues reports in a timely manner to students and parents.
• Integrates instructional technology in lesson plans to increase student engagement and improve learner outcomes.
• Uses available electronic programs to communicate current and ongoing student progress, assignments, classroom expectations and instructions.
• Collaborates and actively participates within the Theology department
• Engages in current educational research and contributes these ideas and insights toward curriculum development, instructional improvement and the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.

 
Education/Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education (with a concentration in Religious Studies).
• Professional Educator Licensure through the State of Illinois (preferred).
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exhibits collaborative, engaging, and relational skillset.
• Proficient in position-related technology.

To apply:
Submit your resume and correlating application materials through the link on the employment page of our website.  
 
Additional Information: We offer a competitive salary. Many opportunities to be involved in extra-curricular activities such as club moderator and coaching are also available.  Participation in these activities is strongly encouraged and welcomed.

Mother McAuley is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants equally.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.