Catholic Role Model.
In today’s society, people expect all teachers to be a positive role model for their students. Since teachers are responsible for the education and care of children in society, teachers are held to a higher standard of responsibility and are continuously being observed in all aspects of their lives. With the advancement of technology and the creation of social media, a teacher must be cautious about their daily actions. Throughout the years, a teacher’s professional and personal lives have become one. Not only are Catholic school teachers responsible to demonstrate the academic and professional competence necessary to work cooperatively in providing general instruction to their students, but they are also required to be motivated by a Catholic Christian perspective (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). When you read administrative procedures, applications or contracts provided by Catholic school divisions, they tend to always put the teacher’s role as a faith leader at the top of the list of expectations. For instance, the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Districts demands that all teachers shall model involvement in a faith community and teach within a Catholic faith perspective (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). Therefore Catholic school boards not only expect you to perform the tasks of a teacher but to also involve yourself in your church.
Catholic school divisions in Alberta demand that their staff (administration, teachers, trustees, etc.) be involved with the local Catholic community on top of the regular duties of a teacher. As role models, Catholic school teachers are held to an even higher standard compared to teachers who teach in a public school. This is true because not only are Catholic school teachers responsible for the creation of dignified citizens, but they are also responsible for the creation of citizens who use their Catholic faith in their everyday lives. Therefore it is important for Catholic school teachers to understand the extent of their responsibilities that go above and beyond those of any other school teacher.
It is also important to know that persons, who are not Catholic, are still able to teach in Catholic schools if there is a shortage of teachers who are Catholic (Teacher Applicants, 2014). Teachers who are not Catholic are able to obtain a temporary or probationary contract when there are no suitable candidates available who are of the Catholic faith (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). Catholic schools do not discriminate against teachers of other religions, but what must be understood is that while teaching in a Catholic school, a teacher must conform and appeal to the expected faith related teaching practices (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). There are some limitations in the courses that non-Catholic teachers are allowed to teach. For instance, only teachers of the Catholic faith are allowed to teach the religious studies courses, therefore religious studies teachers must be baptized Catholic and must be active members of a Catholic parish community (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). In addition, religious studies teachers should have completed courses in the Catholic doctrine, exhibit knowledge of the Catholic doctrine or be willing to learn/study about the Catholic faith (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014).
Overall, if a teacher desires to teach in a Catholic school, that teacher must be willing to portray the image of a practicing Catholic. Meaning that all actions in the school need to be appropriate defined by what the Catholic faith believes to be appropriate. Furthermore, a teacher’s actions outside of the school are also heavily watched especially with the increased use of social media. As important role models for their students, Catholic teachers must be willing to live a Catholic life at all times.
Catholic school divisions in Alberta demand that their staff (administration, teachers, trustees, etc.) be involved with the local Catholic community on top of the regular duties of a teacher. As role models, Catholic school teachers are held to an even higher standard compared to teachers who teach in a public school. This is true because not only are Catholic school teachers responsible for the creation of dignified citizens, but they are also responsible for the creation of citizens who use their Catholic faith in their everyday lives. Therefore it is important for Catholic school teachers to understand the extent of their responsibilities that go above and beyond those of any other school teacher.
It is also important to know that persons, who are not Catholic, are still able to teach in Catholic schools if there is a shortage of teachers who are Catholic (Teacher Applicants, 2014). Teachers who are not Catholic are able to obtain a temporary or probationary contract when there are no suitable candidates available who are of the Catholic faith (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). Catholic schools do not discriminate against teachers of other religions, but what must be understood is that while teaching in a Catholic school, a teacher must conform and appeal to the expected faith related teaching practices (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). There are some limitations in the courses that non-Catholic teachers are allowed to teach. For instance, only teachers of the Catholic faith are allowed to teach the religious studies courses, therefore religious studies teachers must be baptized Catholic and must be active members of a Catholic parish community (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014). In addition, religious studies teachers should have completed courses in the Catholic doctrine, exhibit knowledge of the Catholic doctrine or be willing to learn/study about the Catholic faith (Administrative Procedures : 400 Series, 2014).
Overall, if a teacher desires to teach in a Catholic school, that teacher must be willing to portray the image of a practicing Catholic. Meaning that all actions in the school need to be appropriate defined by what the Catholic faith believes to be appropriate. Furthermore, a teacher’s actions outside of the school are also heavily watched especially with the increased use of social media. As important role models for their students, Catholic teachers must be willing to live a Catholic life at all times.
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