Careers in Catholic Schools

Declaration on Christian Education (Gravissimum Educationis, #5 
Vatican Council II, 1965.

Beautiful indeed and of great importance is the vocation of all those who aid parents in fulfilling their duties and who, as representatives of the human community, undertake the task of education in schools. This vocation demands special qualities of mind and heart, very careful preparation, and continuing readiness to renew and to adapt.

The Catholic School, # 43

Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, 1977.

The achievement of this specific aim of the Catholic school depends not so much on subject matter or methodology as on the people who work there. The extent to which the Christian message is transmitted through education depends to a very great extent on the teachers. The nobility of the task to which teachers are called demands that, in imitation of Christ, the only Teacher, they reveal the Christian message not only by word but also by every gesture of their behavior. This is what makes the difference between a school whose education is permeated by the Christian spirit and one in which religion is only regarded as an academic subject like any other.

 

The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium, #19.

 Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997.

In the Catholic school, “prime responsibility for creating this unique Christian school climate rests with the teachers, as individuals and as a community”. Teaching has an extraordinary moral depth and is one of man’s most excellent and creative activities, for the teacher does not write on inanimate material, but on the very spirits of human beings. The personal relations between the teacher and the students, therefore, assume an enormous importance and are not limited simply to giving and taking. Moreover, we must remember that teachers and educators fulfill a specific Christian vocation and share an equally specific participation in the mission of the Church, to the extent that “it depends chiefly on them whether the Catholic school achieves its purpose.”

Principal/ Administrator Application Directions
Principal Application

Teacher/Staff Application

Submissions should include:

• Cover Letter 
• Resume 
• Application

These can be emailed to lschuler@ archokc.org 

Catholic School Office, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
PO Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is seeking a president. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Advanced degree in an education or business-related field with a full understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Catholic education. Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to effectively interact with parents, students, teachers and administrators. Excellent presentation skills when addressing faculty, staff, parents and the community. Send letter of interest that aligns experiences and skill sets with the current needs of BMCHS as understood; Statement of Catholic educational philosophy; Current resume with all appropriate dates included. Send as separate pdf documents to Aimee Viana at aviana@partnersinmission.com.

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