Position Title: Long-term Substitute Religious Studies Teacher
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Catholic Identity; Vice Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Supervises: None
Pay Range: This position consists of 5 classes.   $1875/week

About Presentation High School:

Presentation High School is an inclusive Catholic, college preparatory school community serving young women. Our transformative education, rooted in faith, justice, compassion, and love, inspires students to bring positive change into the world.  We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

Position Summary

Presentation High School in San Jose, California is seeking a long-term substitute Religious Studies Teacher beginning in August  2025–2026 school year. Actual dates to be determined. This teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate instruction in Religious Studies, including courses such as Moral Theology. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong foundation in Catholic theology and a commitment to fostering students’ academic and spiritual growth.

We are looking for an experienced, innovative teacher who is eager to develop classrooms of belonging where students are ready to take intellectual risks and put their learning into action in the “real” world.

Substitute teachers may also be requested to make themselves available in a reasonably timely manner for meetings with other faculty/staff regarding student support, interdepartmental collaboration, and also by students/parents at their request. Every effort may be made to accommodate substitute teachers’ schedules when scheduling these meetings.

Additional compensation is provided for professional development days, Back to School Night, Frosh Orientation, Graduation, etc. as applicable.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Religious Studies courses, potentially including The Church, Moral Theology, and other department offerings.
• Demonstrate subject matter competency and the ability to communicate theological concepts to high school students.
• Devise and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, promoting respect and order.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and assessments aligned with course objectives and student needs.
• Design and deliver curriculum using up-to-date pedagogical approaches, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support diverse learning needs, and culturally responsive teaching practices that honor and reflect the identities and lived experiences of all students.
• Provide appropriate support and availability to students outside of class time.
• Utilize Schoology (LMS) to distribute course materials and assignments, and PowerSchool (SIS) to grade and maintain an up-to-date gradebook. 
• Communicate effectively with students and parents to support academic success and engagement.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues and school leadership to ensure curricular alignment and academic excellence.
• Participate in professional development activities related to subject matter, pedagogy, and educational technology.
• Exercise professionalism in communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Master’s Degree or Catechetical Certification with coursework in Theology, Spirituality, or Religious Education
• Practicing Roman Catholic with a strong foundation in Catholic theology

Preferred:

• Previous high school teaching experience
• Experience integrating educational technology in classroom instruction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic educational tradition, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Ability to inspire and engage adolescent learners in a faith-based academic environment

Commitment to Mission

Presentation High School welcomes employees of all faith backgrounds who are committed to our mission of educating young women in the Presentation tradition. As part of our inclusive Catholic community, all employees are expected to support and respect the school’s spiritual life and demonstrate a commitment to mission through participation in school-wide events such as monthly Mass, faith formation opportunities, the annual retreat, and the annual day of service. All employees are called to model for students their own commitment to faith and intellect, working with others, and personal growth.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Religious Studies Teacher must be able to:

• Lift and/or carry moderate weight (up to 10 lbs.)
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, perform repetitive hand motions, hear, and speak
• Spend considerable time at a desk using a computer terminal
• Work with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

This position operates in a classroom and office setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

EEO Statement:

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.