Description
St. Bernard High School has an opening for a Religion Teacher for the 2024-2025 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 Religion 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
- Modeling the faith life and exemplifying the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church
- Possess a passion and expertise for the teaching of the Catholic faith.
- Be able to use technology in the classroom or be willing to learn how to incorporate technology as a teaching tool.
- Create Religion lessons that help include students of various faith backgrounds in them.
- Participate in school-wide and department meetings.
- Attend professional development events
- Be an active member of our Catholic school community by participating in religious events (Masses, retreats, days of recollection, penance services, etc.) and non-religious events like athletics, performances, rallies, etc.
- Chaperone and supervise during the school day and some evenings and weekends.
- Adapt lessons for students of various faith backgrounds.
- Instruct 4-5 full-credit Religion classes each semester, assigned at the discretion of the AP of Academics.
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 $44,000 and $75,000. 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, Theology or a related field preferred.
- Teaching credential general secondary or single subject Theology (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)
Application Process
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Guzman, Assistant Principal of Academics
Subject: “Religion Teacher Open Position”
*Cover letter discussing how qualifications and experience translate to potential success at SBHS (please include previous Religion 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