Full Time
Theology Teacher & Service-Learning Formation Leader: Elyria Catholic High School
Elyria Catholic High School
Catholic Education - Elyria, Ohio
Elyria Catholic High School
Theology Teacher & Service-Learning Formation Leader
Elyria Catholic High School is seeking a faith-filled educator to serve as a Theology Teacher and Service-Learning Formation Leader. This unique role combines classroom teaching with leadership of a mission-driven service program that helps students live our call to learn, worship, and serve. We welcome interest from educators who are passionate about forming young people in faith and connecting Gospel values to meaningful service in the community.
Position Overview
This position brings together classroom teaching and leadership of a vibrant, mission-driven service program that advances Elyria Catholic’s OCSAA Catholic Identity goal.
At Elyria Catholic, we are committed to ensuring that service becomes more than something students complete—it is something they come to live. This role plays a key part in bringing that vision to life, shaping a program rooted in Gospel values, enriched by reflection, and connected to meaningful community engagement.
The position includes both teaching and program leadership. The Theology assignment will typically include two to three class sections, with the balance of time dedicated to developing, coordinating, and strengthening the school’s service-learning program.
The Theology Teacher & Service-Learning Formation Leader collaborates closely with the Principal, Campus Ministry, the President, Theology faculty, administration, and community partners to advance opportunities for students to learn, worship, and serve.
Engagement in the life of the school extends beyond the classroom. Occasional evening and weekend involvement is expected, particularly in support of service initiatives, school events, and community partnerships.
Please note, this position is a combination of two part-time positions. The position will receive all the benefits of a full-time employee. The pay structure for the position is listed below.
- PT Theology Teacher:
- Contracted position.
- Salary: $20,000 - $25,000/Year
- PT Service-Learning Formation Leader:
- At-Will Employment
- $23 - $25/Hour
Mission Alignment
Elyria Catholic High School Mission Statement
To empower young adults to identify and use their God-given gifts to learn, worship, and serve, guided by Catholic tradition.
This position plays a critical role in strengthening the “serve” dimension of our mission while integrating faith formation across academic and experiential learning.
Primary Responsibilities
Theology Instruction (Part-Time Teaching Role)
- Teach assigned Theology courses in alignment with the Diocese of Cleveland curriculum standards
- Develop engaging, faith-centered lessons that encourage critical thinking, faith exploration, and spiritual growth
- Integrate Catholic Social Teaching and real-world application into coursework
- Foster a classroom environment that supports respectful dialogue, spiritual inquiry, and student formation
- Collaborate with Theology faculty and participate in department planning and professional development
Faith Life of the School
- Participate in and support the faith life of Elyria Catholic through school liturgies, retreats, prayer experiences, and campus ministry initiatives
- Serve as a visible witness to Catholic identity within the daily life of the school community
Service-Learning Formation Leader (Part-Time Role)
Program Development & Oversight
- Coordinate and oversee Elyria Catholic’s student service program across all grade levels
- Clearly communicate grade-level service expectations, guidelines, and deadlines to students and families
- Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, parishes, schools, shelters, food banks, and community agencies
- Maintain and communicate a calendar of service opportunities available to students throughout the school year
- Support faculty in incorporating service-learning experiences connected to classroom themes and Catholic Social Teaching
- Ensure service opportunities reflect the school’s mission and provide meaningful engagement with community needs
Faith Integration & Reflection
- Design structured reflection experiences connecting service to Theology, Scripture, and Catholic Social Teaching
- Collaborate with Theology faculty to incorporate service-learning reflection into coursework
- Create reflection tools such as journals, discussion prompts, and guided conversations
- Guide students in reflecting on their experiences in ways that help them identify and use their God-given gifts in service to others
- Assist in connecting service experiences with retreats and campus ministry initiatives
Student Formation & Engagement
- Guide students in identifying and discerning meaningful service opportunities
- Encourage and mentor student leadership in service initiatives
- Facilitate student-led service projects, outreach efforts, and mission-driven activities
- Help students reflect on how service contributes to their personal faith formation and leadership development
Community Representation & Engagement
- Represent Elyria Catholic and its Catholic mission and core values in interactions with community partners
- Serve as the school’s primary liaison with local service organizations
- Strengthen Elyria Catholic’s presence in the community through faith-based service partnerships
- Promote Elyria Catholic’s commitment to living the Gospel through service
Accountability & Communication
- Oversee and maintain the student service hour tracking and verification system
- Monitor and document student service participation and completion
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing service participation and community impact
- Share service stories and highlights with administration, families, and the broader EC community
- Assist with meeting OCSAA Catholic Identity benchmarks related to service and faith formation
Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
- Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Eligibility for Diocesan catechetical certification
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Experience in service learning, campus ministry, or community outreach strongly desired
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to inspire students to connect faith and action
Desired Characteristics
The ideal candidate:
- Sees service as formation, not compliance
- Connects Gospel values to real-world action
- Is relational, organized, and mission-driven
- Can build partnerships both inside and outside the school
- Models joyful Catholic identity in word and action
Why This Role Matters
As Elyria Catholic continues to strengthen its Catholic Identity, this role ensures that faith is not confined to the classroom but lived visibly in the community.
By intentionally integrating theology and service, this position helps students understand that learning, worship, and service are not separate experiences—they are one unified expression of discipleship.