Religion Teacher

About the Role Mercy High School in Baltimore, MD is seeking a full-time Religion Teacher to plan and deliver the Religious Studies curriculum within a Catholic and IB framework (MYP/DP). The ideal candidate will be academically strong, committed to educating a diverse student body, and dedicated to ongoing professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Plan and effectively implement the Religious Studies curriculum for five sections of Religious Studies courses.
• Use pedagogical best practices, learning standards, and assessments to drive student growth and achievement in alignment with Mercy's expectations and the International Baccalaureate framework.
• Create a positive, collaborative, and organized classroom environment.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, participate on a grade-level team, and act as an IB Personal Project Supervisor.
• Moderate a student club or activity.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Collaborate with the department, grade-level teams, student services, and academic leadership to support student learning and success.
• Support and uphold the School’s mission.
• Actively engage in professional growth by staying current with educational trends, participating in professional development opportunities, engaging in reflective practice, and attending all planning and faculty meetings.
• Attend school events and chaperone activities after school hours or on weekends, with advance notice.
• Coaching opportunities may be available.

What We're Looking For

• The candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in theology, religious studies, education, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching religion courses and/or organizing community service opportunities.
• Openness to concept-based and inquiry-driven learning approaches, along with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Experience in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, particularly with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or Diploma Programme (DP), is preferred.

Nice to Have

• IB program experience (MYP/DP) preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $45,000-$65,000 per year, based on education and experience.
• Benefits: tuition remission at Mercy High School for dependent daughters and at Loyola University Maryland for employees and their dependents, subject to eligibility requirements and years of full-time service.