Description
About Us:
St. Rita School is a Catholic TK–8 school committed to academic excellence, spiritual development, and the formation of the whole child. We foster a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, act justly, and serve faithfully.
Position Overview:
St. Rita School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Junior High English Language Arts teacher for grades 6–8 for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will create an engaging and academically rigorous classroom environment while supporting students’ spiritual, social, and emotional growth.
Ideal Candidates Will:
- Demonstrate a passion for literature, writing, and middle school education
- Be a team builder and self-starter with an “Anything is Possible” attitude
- Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that support diverse learners
- Engage students so they feel safe to take risks, to grow, and to work deeply in their learning
- Center a classroom culture on student responsibility, mutual respect, and high expectations
- Be an engaging problem-solver who is flexible, resourceful, and eager to build something great
- Build positive and meaningful relationships with students
- Value feedback, professional growth, and teamwork
- Maintain open communication with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
- Integrate Catholic values into teaching and professional conduct
- Demonstrate strong communication and effective classroom management skills. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a campus-wide rigorous academic program
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
- California Teaching Credential (Preferred)
- Classroom teaching experience
- Commitment to Catholic values
- Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills
- Passion for helping adolescents grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Laura Garcia, at garcia@st-ritaschool.org. If you have a fire for shaping the next generation of leaders and learners, we would love to meet you.
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. Rita School (Sierra Madre)
322 North Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
McMaster@st-ritaschool.org