Description
St. Bernard High School has an opening for a High School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the content areas and be able to engage students using a wide variety of teaching strategies. The candidate must be highly skilled at planning, organizing, and developing a curriculum to meet all learners’ needs. The candidate will also effectively collaborate with colleagues to integrate the Math department goals and the school mission.
The Exciting Next Chapter for St. Bernard High School
Over the next several years, St. Bernard High School is embarking on an audacious and exciting re-imagining of what it means to be an effective high school given the dynamic higher education and economic factors that young people face today.
This re-imaging is informed by a recently completed strategic plan that calls for a best-in-sector approach to instruction, curriculum, co-curricular programs, and a rich, robust student life that promises to position St. Bernard High School as one of the pre-eminent schools of choice in the Los Angeles area over the next few years.
To learn more about SBHS please visit our website at www.stbernardhs.org.
JOB DUTIES
- Develops and implements a standards-aligned mathematics curriculum
- Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and/or small-group instruction and student learning
- Develops standards-aligned lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the relevance of mathematics to everyday life, with a particular focus on developing mathematics habits of mind that are t
transferrable beyond math class - Conducts ongoing standards-aligned formative assessments of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, and
conducts individual and small group instruction as needed - Uses standardized test scores (STAR ) for the purpose of shifting practice, if need, in order to better serve the learning needs of our student
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
- Function as a role model by motivating students to maximize their potential while maintaining approachability.
- Attend school events to better understand student interest and personalities outside of the regular classroom, build strong mentoring relationships with students
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
COMPENSATION
The annual salary will be commensurate with educational qualifications and prior experience. The salary range based on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles pay scale is between $46,000 and $79,235. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers health benefits including medical, dental, and vision and all employees are enrolled in pension benefits from the time of employment and considered vested after five years of full-time employment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Math or a related field preferred.
- Teaching credential general secondary or single subject Mathematics (preferred, but not required)
- Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and complete them by due dates.
- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- Must demonstrate sensitivity towards students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with teenagers and their parents.
- Ability to maintain files accurately, on paper and in software programs (aeries, canvas, Google Classroom)
Subjects:
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2/Trig.
- Pre-Calculus
- Geometry
- AP Calculus AB/BC
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Guzman, Assistant Principal of Academics
Subject: “Math Teacher Open Position”
- Cover letter discussing how qualifications and experience translate to potential success at SBHS (please include previous Math courses taught).
- Resume/CV including three professional references.
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. Bernard High School (Playa Del Rey)
9100 Falmouth Avenue
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
nguzman@stbernardhs.org