Description
o St. Joseph High School seeks a full-time English instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. The position is for a English instructor full-time at a college preparatory high school on the beautiful and affordable Central Coast of California an hour north of Santa Barbara.
o St. Joe’s is an archdiocesan secondary school with an enrollment of 500 students. We aim to offer a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum in a manner consistent with the Josephite emphasis on helping each student image Christ in mind, heart, body, and soul and building a community of “family spirit” on campus. We offer a variety of benefits to support your development as an educator. Come join our Knights Family!
o Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Assistant Principal of Academics, Alexis Swanson, at aswanson@sjhsknights.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and implement engaging, standards-based lessons in an English classroom
- Utilize effective teaching strategies and assessment methods to support student learning
- Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student growth
- Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into lessons as appropriate
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback and support
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance and grades, in PowerSchool
- Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents to support student success
- Participate in school-wide events, professional development, and faculty meetings
- Uphold the mission, Catholic values, and educational philosophy of St. Joseph High School
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (in English, education or related field preferred)
- Ability to design and deliver lessons that challenge and engage students
- Commitment to learning and implementing the Josephite charism and approach to education
- Experience working with young people in a supervisory, coaching, and/or mentoring role
- Willingness to pursue a teaching credential and/or master’s degree (if one not obtained already)
- Desire to collaborate with others to support student learning
Cover letter and resume submitted to Alexis Swanson at aswanson@sjhsknights.com
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Joseph High School (Santa Maria)
4120 S. Bradley Road
Santa Maria, CA 93449
aswanson@sjhsknights.com