Description
St. Bernard High School is considering applications for High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2025 academic 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. This position includes World History, US History, AP US History, Government, Economics, AP Government, and Honors Economics courses. The candidate will also effectively collaborate with colleagues to integrate the Humanities department goals and the school mission.
St. Bernard High School: Founded in 1957, St. Bernard High School is a co-educational, Catholic college preparatory high school whose mission is to assist students in finding their passion and developing that passion through curricular, co-curricular, and Christian service experiences as we prepare them for heaven, college, and career. St. Bernard seeks faculty and staff who are enthusiastic about ongoing professional learning and engaging students in their development. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a friendly, beautiful campus setting.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging social studies curriculum tailored to high school students.
- Manage classroom dynamics to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assess student progress through standardized testing and provide individualized support.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional design.
- Maintain open communication with students and parents regarding academic performance.
- Stay updated on educational best practices and integrate technology into teaching.
To learn more about the school’s wonderful aspects, please visit our website at www.stbernardhs.org.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree and/or teaching credentials (preferred)
- Teaching credential general secondary or single subject (preferred)
- At least one (1) year of teaching experience as a High School Social Studies, AP History (desired)
- 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 and Google Classroom)
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Guzman, Assistant Principal of Academics
Email: nguzman@stbernardhs.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
St. Bernard High School (Playa Del Rey)
9100 Falmouth Avenue
Playa Del Rey, California 90293
nguzman@stbernardhs.org