Description
Junipero Serra High School is Catholic coed high schools in Southern California, is considering applications for an Math Teacher for 2025-2026 academic school year: The school believes that students from all faiths and backgrounds deserve an academically challenging and spiritually enriching Catholic college preparatory education that forms them to become generous, responsible citizens and leaders. Candidates should be team players, able to collaborate easily with colleagues and passionate about teaching and their field of discipline. Strong organizational and class management skills needed as well as the ability to communicate regularly and effectively with all stakeholders including parents, other colleagues, administration and students. Must be familiar with Common Core Standards for full-time position for Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus—College-preparatory and AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faith & Professional Expectations
- Supportive of and comfortable working in a faith-based education environment.
- Maintains professional competence through school-provided and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsors student activities as needed.
- Performs other significant duties as assigned.
Instruction & Curriculum Development
- Teaches Math at the high school level.
- Uses a variety of assessments (formative, summative, and benchmark) to track and ensure student learning.
- Develops and submits course syllabus, unit plans, final assessments, and final grades by set deadlines.
- Uses an inquiry-based approach to student learning.
- Collaborates with faculty to analyze student learning data and improve instruction within a professional learning community.
- Participates in curriculum development and collaborates with educational partners.
Classroom Management & Student Support
- Establishes and maintains classroom behavior standards for an orderly, productive environment.
- Provides individual and small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Creates and maintains a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Identifies student needs and works with staff to address health, attitude, and learning challenges.
- Supervises students during out-of-classroom activities as required.
Communication & Technology Integration
- Regularly communicates with parents and school counselors regarding student progress.
- Updates Gradebook weekly and meets reporting deadlines.
- Preferred experience with Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Classroom, etc.) and LMS platforms such as PowerSchool.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably with a major in Mathematics or a related field)
- Experience: At least two years of experience as a teacher in a comprehensive high school setting and two years of minimum experience in teaching AP Calculus AB and BC
- Teaching Credential and/or Masters is required
- Knowledge of and advocacy for the mission of Catholic Education
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master Degree in Mathematics
- Credential: General Secondary or Single Subject
- Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)
Salary Range:
- “$47, 402 – $81,613; Compensation commensurate with level of experience, relevant professional certifications, and/or degrees earned.”
- Salary Range set forth by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
TO APPLY:
- Junipero Serra High School is committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. If interested in this job opening, please submit (1) a resume, (2) a statement of interest and philosophy of education (no more than two pages). All materials should be sent electronically.
- Please email both of the above mentioned documents to Mr. Wissa- Principal (nwissa@la-serrahs.org) and Ms. Martin- Dean of Academics (lmartin@la-serrahs.org)
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
Junipero Serra High School (Gardena)
14830 Van Ness Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
lmartin@la-serrahs.org