How does one apply to teach in a Catholic school?
A prospective teacher may wish to contact the principal of her/his school of choice—with a resume and a cover letter indicating interest. Hiring is the prerogative of the principal. At the same time, in most of the Catholic schools of the Diocese a teacher’s information also has to be on file in the Department of Catholic Schools (DCS). Included in this information is an application that originates in the DCS and is meant to be returned to the DCS when completed. This application is accessible on this website. See “Employment Opportunities.” Q: Does one have to be Catholic to teach in a Catholic school? A: Yes and No. Yes if one wishes to teach religion. No if one teaches other subjects. Any candidate for a teaching position in a Catholic school of the Diocese ought at least to have a positive regard for the Catholic Faith. Hiring preference may be shown to a candidate on the basis of this Faith.
