Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.
The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
We are currently seeking an Upper School Theology Teacher to join in the vision of our Theology Department for the 2024-2025 school year.
Position: Upper School Theology Teacher, Possible 5-12 Theology Department Chair
Reports to: Head of Upper School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
The Theology Teacher in the Upper School is responsible for providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for academic study of the Catholic faith as well as other world religions. This philosophy includes a particular attention to Goal One: A personal and active faith in God, but definitely includes references to all Five Sacred Heart Goals. Students will be encouraged to examine their personal faith and become more knowledgeable in discussing it. The Theology Teacher supports Campus Ministry by assisting with Retreats, Chapels, and Liturgies during the school year. A full time faculty member in the Theology Department teaches four courses which meet four times in an eight-day cycle.
Essential Functions
- Teach four Upper School Theology Classes
- Upper School Theology offerings include: Theological Foundations (9th grade); Seeking Salvation – An Exploration of World Religions (10th grade); Christian Morality, Ethics, & Social Justice (11th grade); Seminar on Literature & Thought (12th grade)
- The faculty member filling this position would likely be assigned two sections of Seeking Salvation – An Exploration of World Religions (10th) and two sections of Christian Morality, Ethics, & Social Justice (11th)
- Serving as an Advisor or Co-Advisor to a group of Upper School students.
- Providing opportunities for faith exploration through a variety of projects and encouraging an intellectual approach to the study of Theology.
- Maintaining a classroom environment that supports open discussion, respect for all opinions, and recognizes the diversity of religious affiliations.
- Interacting with parents and families through regular communication and cooperation, encouraging their support.
- Participating in regular Upper School and Departmental Meetings; performing various faculty and supervisory duties.
Department Chair Summary
Department Chairs serve as the primary stewards of the teaching and learning in their respective content areas. Chairs are responsible for monitoring instruction in their departments to ensure excellence, reviewing curriculum and learning outcomes for alignment with the Sacred Heart mission, and collaborating with other department chairs and school leadership to refine academic offerings. This fifth through twelfth grade position intentionally spans the transition years between Middle and Upper School in order to ensure alignment in the student experience across those pivotal years. Department Chairs demonstrate expertise in their disciplines, command of best pedagogical practices, and support and leadership of their departmental colleagues.
Qualifications
- A graduate degree in Theology or Religious Studies.
- Experience teaching Theology at the Upper School level
- A strong belief in all-girls education as well as a commitment to the development of the whole child.
- Successful candidates will be collaborative, innovative, and student-centered.
- The applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing in order to be eligible to apply for this position.
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining a Theology faculty with a passion for the Catholic faith and a firm desire to teach according to the Mission of Sacred Heart schools. We are an all-girls school that is dedicated to strengthening the education of girls in light of the best current research. We expect our faculty to demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must complete the online application at:
https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment
