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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.
 
Position: Upper School Theology Teacher
Reports to: Head of Upper School, Theology Chair
FLSA Status: Exempt 

Summary
The Theology Teacher in the Upper School is responsible for providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for an academic study of the Catholic faith.  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, even if not Catholic, and become more knowledgeable in discussing it.  The Theology Teacher participates in supporting 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

• Teaching 4 Upper School Theology Classes, sections  to be determined  
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Theology or Religious Studies. Experience in teaching Theology at the Upper School level or similar is requested. 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 on-line application at: https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment

About Sacred Heart Greenwich

Sacred Heart Greenwich provides an empowering learning environment for girls and young women from kindergarten through twelfth grade to prepare them to become confident, intelligent and compassionate global leaders. The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education. Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus at 1177 King Street, in Greenwich, Connecticut, Sacred Heart is an all-girls’ Catholic, independent college-preparatory day school that offers a rigorous academic program which challenges students to take on a variety of leadership roles on campus and beyond. Sacred Heart offers a global educational experience that encourages girls and young women to develop, practice and showcase their own style of leadership with confidence. The school’s focus on inter-nationality includes an exchange program, which begins in the Middle School with visits to Sacred Heart schools located in the United States and Canada. It expands in sophomore year of high school with educational trips to our schools in Australia, Austria, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Latin America, Spain, and Taiwan.

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