Description
St. Bernard College Preparatory (SBCP), a co-educational Catholic High School owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, is now accepting applications for Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in World & US History, Government, and Economics. 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 Social Studies department goals and the school mission.
JOB DUTIES
- Develops and implements a standards-aligned History/Government/Economics 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 the 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 Social Studies to everyday life, with a particular focus on developing Social Studies habits of mind that are transferrable beyond Social Studies 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) and/or other normed data on student learning to shift practice, if needed, 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 interests and personalities outside of the regular classroom, build strong mentoring relationships with students.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Teaching credential single subject Social Studies (preferred, but not required)
- Effective 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
Qualified applicants are encouraged to email Jessica Guasca (loreguasca@stbernardhs.org) the following:
Subject: “Social Studies Teacher Open Position”
- Cover letter discussing how qualifications and experience translate to potential success at SBHS (please include previous Social Studies courses taught).
- Resume/CV including three professional references.
- Application materials MUST be received by Sunday June 14, 2026.
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 Ave.
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
loreguasca@stbernardhs.org