Job Description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

Cardinal Ritter College Prep, a St. Louis Archdiocesan coeducational college preparatory high school serving grades 9–12, seeks a Theology Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. Applicants must be practicing Catholics, demonstrate the ability to teach in an urban, college‑preparatory environment, and possess a strong academic background in Theology and Catholic studies.

Job Responsibilities

The Theology Teacher is expected to:

• Articulate and uphold the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of the St. Louis Archdiocese and Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School.

• Properly plan and deliver quality instruction using the Gradual Release Model; create assessments that support higher‑order thinking; integrate instructional technology; and implement project‑based learning. 

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, support student engagement, and utilize the school’s online data system and Google applications.

• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the vocation of teaching and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Job Requirements

● Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church (required)

● Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, or related field (Master’s in Theology or Divinity preferred)

● Missouri State Teaching Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain certification

● Catechist certification or willingness to pursue Archdiocesan catechetical formation (required)

● Strong knowledge of Sacred Scripture, Church doctrine, Sacramental theology, Catholic moral teaching, and Church history

● Commitment to the teachings, traditions, and magisterium of the Catholic Church

● Ability to integrate faith formation with rigorous academic instruction

● Experience teaching in a Catholic, urban, and/or college‑preparatory setting (preferred)

● Ability to foster respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and theological reflection

● Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills

● Proficiency with instructional technology, Google applications, and student data systems

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.



 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

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