Religion Teacher/Faith Formation Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A De Marillac Academy teacher is a talented and committed teacher ready to contribute to a positive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and socio-emotional wellness for all students. DMA teachers serve as an academic, emotional, and spiritual model in the Lasallian Vincentian formation of students. In addition to providing direct classroom instruction, teachers partner closely with our Academic Resource program and school counseling teams to provide holistic care and communication to students and their families. Teachers also serve as mentors to the Associate teacher on their grade-level team. Teachers strive to create an environment where students can achieve their highest potential, as measured by demonstrable academic and social gains. 

The De Marillac Academic Calendar includes summer school and is 11 months long.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Teaching

• Teach one or more core subjects (Language Arts, History, Math, Religion, and Science)
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting
• Provide differentiated instruction
• Provide reasonable accommodations as stated in student ISP
• Prepare students to lead prayers for morning assemblies
• Develop and implement curriculum maps and weekly lesson plans
• Develop and implement classroom community activities
• Utilize testing results and data such as STAR to inform and differentiate instruction based on individual and class results

Serve as Religious Coordinator

• Plan Mass with homeroom teachers by creating Mass scripts, preparing the slides, and assigning students
• Coordinate with community partners for Mass outside of DMA
• Prepare, plan, and execute retreats for each grade level
• Develop and implement a retreat sequence for each grade level
• Plan and coordinate service projects for each grade level
• Support the principal in coordinating feast day, holy day, and other religious celebrations as needed

Grading

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate student progress towards student goals
• Prepare progress reports/report cards, keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other record keeping activities as necessary
• Track grades, records, and provide consistent feedback to students weekly

Classroom Management

• Maintain effective classroom management and cultivate an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Monitor student socio-emotional health and well-being and partner with students, families, and administration to develop healthy relationships, self-care, and emotional regulation
• Establish and maintain school expectations of student behavior and classroom environment, utilizing restorative justice practices
• Keeps an accurate record of attendance and tardies
• Keeps an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder in case of an unexpected absence

Communication

• Communicates professionally with all and within 24 hours
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, and families for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes
• Schedule and facilitate class meetings and conferences with families
• Schedules field trips and/or advises grade level lead teacher when field trips are planned
• Provide student notes and participate in grade level care council meetings

Meetings and Events

• Attend weekly faculty/staff meetings and teacher talks
• Attend and participate in coaching sessions
• Attends priority school events as listed in the faculty-staff handbook
• Attend all professional development and faith formation meetings
• Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of discussing relevant issues, developing skills, and learning best practices required to perform functions.
• Participate in staff orientation prior to the start of the school year

REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching Credential (or in progress of obtaining one)
• 2-3 years of teaching experience
• Practicing Catholic
• Obtained or in progress of obtaining catechetical certificate
• Experience working with middle school youth and families
• Passionate commitment to social justice and educational equity
• Openness to embracing and promoting the Lasallian Vincentian mission and identity of De Marillac Academy
• Strong interest in building community and fostering relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, Google Suite, and Google Classroom
• Requires some long hours working at the computer
• Some evening and weekend responsibilities
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese and English
• Familiarity and sensitivity with working with underserved and historically marginalized communities.

COMPENSATION

Salary range for this role is $82,967-$128,847 . A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including a transportation stipend. Opportunity for weekly remote work day available. Other incentives include spiritual formation opportunities and year-long professional development.

START DATE

August 3, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please use the Google Survey link on our Careers Page to submit your resume and coverletter or respond to this posting directly in the LinkdIn App. Professional references and letters of recommendation will be required for the final phase of our hiring process.