La Salle Academy Hiring for Religion Teacher Job at Providence, RI Full Time

La Salle Academy is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school, sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (the De La Salle Christian Brothers) offering a comprehensive curriculum. Founded in 1871 and located in the heart of Providence, La Salle Academy serves a student body of 1460 students in grades 6 through 12. La Salle Academy has as its mission the education of young men and women of diverse backgrounds, with a special concern for the working class and the poor, in the tradition of St. John Baptist De La Salles ideals of faith, service, and community.The Religion teacher will join a department that offers a full range of required and elective courses and excellent teaching facilities.

The teacher will instruct five high school classes in World Religions for the year; Essential duties for faculty members at La Salle Academy include 1) classroom instruction; 2) conferences with students, parents and colleagues; 3) active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development and pedagogy.The successful applicant will have at least a bachelors degree in Theology. Candidates having academic preparation in or experience teaching are preferred. Experience in teaching high school aged students is desired, though those whose teaching has focused on advanced middle schoolers or the early college years are also encouraged to apply. Familiarity with computers and an interest in technology integration in the Religion curriculum is essential.

References should speak to the candidates ability to be a dynamic Catholic educator with leadership potential; his/her eagerness and enthusiasm in working effectively with capable young people at this level; and to his or her ability to work collaboratively with adult colleagues.Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts along with completed teacher application forms found at Application Forms to: Donald Kavanagh, PrincipalLa Salle Academy612 Academy Ave.Providence, RI 02908Or email: [email protected] phone inquiries, please.