Teacher Religious Studies

Religious Studies Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Potential Salary: $82674 - $124974 DOE & placement on BOD Faculty Salary Scale

Location: Oakland CA

Bishop ODowd Mission/Charism

Mission:Bishop ODowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ that educates its diverse student body to build a more just joyful and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity

Strength of Character

Academic Excellence

Kinship With Creation

Social Justice

Joy

Religious Studies Teacher Job Summary

Bishop ODowd High School is seeking excellent candidates for a high school religious studies teacher for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching 5 full-time multi-level classes ranging from 9th graders to 12th graders. Such classes may range from 9th grade Introduction to Religious Studies to 10th grade Foundations of Biblical Scriptures to 11th grade Christian Morality to 12th grade Peace and Justice. Classes will be assigned towards the later part of the current semester. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with the Religious Studies department ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas.

Other responsibilities may include teaching electives maintaining regular office hours supporting student co-curricular activities and collaborating regularly with colleagues. Teachers at Bishop ODowd High School are responsible for planning organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in alignment with Bishop ODowd High Schools Integral Student Outcomes. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with their respective department team ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas. Teachers are also expected to collaborate and communicate consistently with counselors to ensure whole-student support and success while maintaining open and engaging lines of communication with guardians and families.

Please note that only candidates who are of the Catholic faith and practice the Roman Catholic faith tradition will be considered for this position.

Religious Studies Teacher Job requirements may include but are not limited to:

• Practice the Roman Catholic faith tradition

• Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance with school standards

• Observe and evaluate student performance and development

• Use appropriate technology to support and differentiate instruction

• Encourage and monitor student progress and use data to enhance or adjust teaching strategies

• Provide appropriate feedback to students in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and mastery

• Work outside the normal schedule periodically in order to collaborate with colleagues

• Maintain restorative policies in accordance with the rules of Bishop ODowd High School

• Participate constructively and professionally in department school and parent meetings

• Participate constructively and professional in departmental and school-wide professional development

• Participate in co-curricular activities such as social activities sporting events clubs retreats student organizations student advisories and affinity spaces as directed

A successful Religious Studies Teacher candidate will:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Articulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as well as anti-biased teaching and learning

• Establish a classroom culture that is built on strong teacher-student relationships and allows for risk-taking

• Have comfort and skill in personal inquiry and reflection of anti-racist practices and racial consciousness

• Provide a differentiated curriculum addressing various skill levels and learning styles/differences

• Provide inquiry-based teaching strategies and real-world applications

• Have familiarity with classroom-based technology and implement relevant applications for classroom instruction and student learning

• Be self-aware and able to build on others ideas capitalize on others strengths and effectively share responsibility

• Be coachable and open to constructive feedback from both peers and supervisors

• Demonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to improve professional skills and implement best practices

• Have knowledge of the developmental stages of adolescents ages 13-18

• Initiate fully participate in and foster strong collegial and student relationships across diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrate value and willingness to support and mentor students beyond designated class periods

• Have knowledge of and experience with restorative practices

• Have a growth mindset positive attitude flexibility and passion for helping all students reach their potential

• Support the Catholic mission and charism of the school

• Work with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the ODowd community

• Be flexible and seek growth and change opportunities

Religious Studies Teacher Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school education and adolescent development.

• Evidenced knowledge of and experience in subject area culturally responsive teaching and social-emotional learning

• Proven ability to differentiate learning and provide experiences for varied learning styles

• Ability to foster a safe inclusive equitable and joyful learning environment

• Nuanced understanding of DEI from a personal and/or professional perspective

• Experience authentically engaging with diverse working environments

• Proven success collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices

• Bachelors degree and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter salary requirements and three references through the posting on our Career Center.

Pre-employment background screening including livescan and SB848is required for all positions.

For more information on Bishop ODowd High School please see our website at:.

Bishop ODowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oaklands policies prohibiting illegal harassment retaliation or discrimination. However as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland Bishop ODowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the schools mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop ODowd High School.

As a faith-based institution we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions as permitted by law as it relates to performing essential job duties.