Description
Junipero Serra High School, a Los Angeles Archdiocesan co-educational high school, is seeking a High School Social Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and passionate educator with experience in diverse classrooms, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage students through varied teaching strategies. Candidates must be team players, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, and committed to fostering student growth academically and personally.
Responsibilities include curriculum planning, classroom management, regular Gradebook updates, and developing students’ critical thinking and 21st-century skills. Strong communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administration is essential. Candidates must integrate the school’s mission and values into their instruction while contributing to a well-rounded academic experience. If you are a dedicated and innovative educator who is committed to educating the whole child—mind and spirit—and preparing students for success beyond the classroom, we encourage you to apply.
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 Social Science 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) in Social Science/History or similar course of study (Master’s degree preferred)
- Experience: At least two years of experience as a Social Science teacher in a comprehensive Catholic high school setting, Knowledge of and advocacy for the mission of Catholic Education
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master Degree in Social Science Studies a/o Education
- 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 90248
lmartin@la-serrahs.org