The Campus Minister creates a welcoming and dynamic culture reflective of our Dominican identity, commitment to social justice, and support of religious diversity. With a background in Catholic theology, the Campus Minister oversees the retreats, liturgical experiences, service program, and connections with the religious studies curriculum.
In the classroom, the teacher will have content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach introductory through advanced levels – including an understanding of Catholic social teaching, sacred scripture, church history, ethics, world religions.
A successful candidate:
- Prepares student-centered stimulating and academically rigorous content that reflects adolescent development, student abilities and interests, and curricular knowledge
- Employs a variety of teaching methods that build inclusive classrooms by engaging the learners with different backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.
- Works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, students, administrators, and families.
- Communicates effectively with students, families, colleagues
- Maintains accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicates such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations.
- Participates fully in the life of the school with expectations of, but not limited to modeling behaviors that contribute to a positive and collaborative working and learning environment; cultivating positive partnerships with parents; participating in meetings, professional development; updating and modifying curriculum guides
- Displays commitment to Dominican charism and the school’s mission and vision by participating fully in extracurricular and community activities regularly (including those sometimes beyond routine school hours)
A successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
- Campus Ministry leadership experience
- Previous experience teaching (secondary and/or all girls preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel
- Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom
- comfort and facility with technologies that enhance teaching and learning (e.g. Google applications, school information systems/learning management,etc.)
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@stdominicacad.com.
St. Dominic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin or sexual orientation in any of its employment policies. The school welcomes Catholics and non-Catholics who share in the educational objectives of the school and in the Dominican values to apply.
