GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Saint Mary’s Catholic High School, Arizona’s oldest Catholic high school, is seeking a part-time Dance teacher to begin teaching in the fall of the 2025-2026 school year. The preferred candidate is able to teach various levels of dance and possesses either an undergraduate or a graduate degree in a relevant subject matter. Candidates should have a passion for Catholic education and the formation of young men and women in virtue.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Saint Mary’s offers its student body of 500 young men and women a rigorous Catholic liberal arts and sciences curriculum, a developed fine arts program, a diversity of extracurricular activities, regular access to the sacraments, and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school, Saint Mary’s takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young men and women. In all areas of campus life, Saint Mary’s strives to create an encounter with Christ.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:  Under the supervision of the principal, the Saint Mary’s teacher is a positive and joyful person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications and meets required deadlines for professional growth; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Organizes and structures the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
• Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.

Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:

• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determines levels of student achievement.
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates appropriate technology into instruction.
• Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary and works in collaboration with administration, guidance and counseling, and parents.
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions.
• Promotes a growth mindset.

Evaluates student progress effectively: 

• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and data as required by the principal.
• Maintains daily lesson plans.

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• Attends diocesan sponsored in-services.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
• Maintains personal professional development records.

Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress code at all times as stated in the Faculty Handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference given to a Catholic teacher.
• Position is part-time to begin with potential for growth.
• Must have Arizona State Department of Education teacher certification or earn certification within defined timeframe as required by diocesan policy.
• Must have current Catechist Certification and/or work towards certification as required by diocesan policy.
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith, if Catholic; and if non-Catholic, must be willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must hold current FBI Fingerprint clearance card.
• Must by current in the required Diocesan Safe Environment Training.
• Must sign the diocesan Code of Conduct.