Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a diocesan co-educational / college preparatory high school located in Rutland, Vermont, seeks a full time high school Religious Studies / Humanities teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about their Catholic Christian faith and desire to further students in their spiritual journey. The candidate must have a firm knowledge of Roman Catholicism and be a practicing Catholic committed to his/her own faith life and that of the students. 

The Religious Studies teacher is responsible for assisting students, both Catholic and non Catholic in their faith formation through the use of a comprehensive theology curriculum (Didache Series / Midwest Theological Forum). The teacher is expected to create an engaging, challenging, and innovative classroom that encourage students to seek and explore their faith from a multi-faceted approach, including in-depth classroom discussions and activities, research, and self-reflection. In depth lesson plans, as well as formative and summative evaulations are included for the teacher in the curriculum.

Mount Saint Joseph Academy encourages teacher collaboration through the sharing of teaching strategies, resources and ideas that will lead to successful student outcomes. Collaboration at all levels, searching for the opportunities where faith and academics can be woven together, is key. Teachers must have a willingness to be an active participant in the larger school community to continue our positive school culture, which can have a lasting impact on students.

Essential Functions:  

• Develop and deliver instruction strategies that align with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, engage students in active and positive learning that is appropriate for the students’ age and faith development level.  
• Ability to develop a rapport with students to build trust and encourage their progress, no matter where the student is at in their personal faith journey; a classroom environment where students feel safe and comfortable taking risks and questioning to seek understanding.  
• Promote student achievement by effectively managing a classroom of diverse learners and faith backgrounds that fosters an environment both inviting and accepting to the student.  
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians, informing them of their child’s progress and addressing any concerns they may have.
• Provide prompt and timely grade feedback to students and parents on a weekly basis.

Qualifications:  

• Must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, committed to his/her own faith life and that of the students.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology /religious studies, or related field of study, from an accredited college or university preferred, but not required.  
• Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience in middle or high school classroom preferred but not required.  
• A commitment to implementing engaging and doctrinally sound based lesson plans.  
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational and time-management skills.
• Vermont Teaching Licensure with proper endorsements preferred, but not required. 

Salary Range & Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience. Benefit offerings include: medical, dental, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement, personal and sick leave days. 

Interested candidates should send a letter of introduction and interest, including a current resume to Michael Audette, Principal, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT, 05701, malexander@msjvermont.org. 

Qualifications:  

• Must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, committed to his/her own faith life and that of the students.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology /religious studies, or related field of study, from an accredited college or university preferred, but not required.  
• Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience in middle or high school classroom preferred but not required.  
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing engaging and doctrinally sound based lesson plans.  
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational and time-management skills.
• Vermont Teaching Licensure with proper endorsements preferred, but not required.