About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do, and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John’s is seeking a long-term, high school substitute religious studies teacher to cover
a family leave from November 30, 2026 through March 1, 2027. Religious Studies faculty members in the High School at St. John’s teach five sections and may be assigned additional supervisory duties. Classes meet five times within a seven-day rotating schedule. A complete listing of Religious Studies courses and their descriptions can be found here.

Religious Studies teachers at St. John’s Preparatory School teach five (5) classes and are required to complete a “duty” period during each semester. Prospective candidates should display an expertise in Catholic theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and familiarity with Church History. Prospective candidates should have the competency and passion to engage, inspire, and connect with boys in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which provides a theological foundation to better inform their faith experience, while empowering them to become young men of hope, faith, and wisdom. Candidates should also have a desire to become an active and collegial member of an adult community of learners. We seek candidates who are open and willing to embrace a student-centered digital learning model that incorporates education technology tools, open education resources, and varied instructional strategies.

Skills and Competencies

? Content Expertise: Has experience and a commitment to teaching Catholic theology.

? Communication Skills: Communicates consistently and effectively with parents, students,

and colleagues.

? Inclusive Mindset: Commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in

classroom practice, communication, and curricular decisions.

? Student-Centeredness: Must display a deep appreciation for student-centered and innovative

teaching practices that engage the diverse needs of boys today.

? Collegiality: Each teacher regularly collaborates with colleagues concerning best practice

in an effort to meet the learning needs of all students.

? Value-Add Orientation: Must be a self-directed individual who is solution oriented,

embraces challenges and displays a thorough work ethic. Shows a commitment to school-

wide initiatives, campus involvement, committee work, and professional development.

? Enthusiastic: Finds joy in their work, a balanced perspective, and enthusiasm for the daily

experiences of school life

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years of teaching high school religious studies or Catholic youth ministry experience
• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in religious studies, theology, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of learning styles and learners

Physical Requirements: (with or without accommodations):

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone, or on video calls.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

All members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. John’s Prep by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic values. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular, intramural, and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. John’s Prep, including our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.

St. John's Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions.

Interested candidates are asked to apply online on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty role. Please, no phone calls.

Compensation: $210/day