Theology Teacher - Academy of the Holy Cross - Kensington Maryland

The Academy of the Holy Cross is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher to teach 10th-grade Theology for approximately 6 weeks beginning September 14, 2026. A successful candidate will be able to engage students in thoughtful exploration of the Catholic faith while creating a welcoming, academically engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.

MISSION AND CORE VALUES:

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic College preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment, and communication.

The Theology Department works to guide students toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. We seek to communicate a truly Christian worldview in which issues of today's challenging environment are seen in the light of eternity. With a firm foundation in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, we challenge students to draw connections, build community, serve the marginalized and choose the good freely and with joy.

Course

The Paschal Mystery

This course explores the person and mission of Jesus Christ, with particular attention to the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery. Students examine the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus and their significance within God's plan of salvation. The course encourages students to consider the personal, communal, and spiritual implications of these central beliefs of the Christian faith.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree or coursework in theology, religious studies, education, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of and respect for Catholic theology, teaching, and tradition
• Ability to teach theological concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate manner to high school students
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Previous teaching, youth ministry, catechetical, or other experience working with adolescents preferred
• Ability to support the mission and values of the Academy of the Holy Cross
• Commitment to creating a classroom environment characterized by respect, intellectual curiosity, and thoughtful discussion

Compensation for the position is $140.00 a day

Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: ahchr@academyoftheholycross.org

Academy of the Holy Cross

4920 Strathmore Avenue

Kensington, MD 20895