Description
Cathedral Chapel School, a Catholic elementary school located in the Miracle Mile area near LACMA, is looking for a junior high Science and Math teacher that will also serve as the seventh grade homeroom teacher. The junior high school is departmentalized and the seventh grade homeroom teacher is responsible for teaching earth, life and physical science as well as grade level math. A qualified individual will be well versed in teaching the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards in Math. Our school has a state-of-the-art science lab for science classes. The teacher is expected to incorporate project-based learning and the scientific method through engaging and interactive science experiments. Language Arts is taught by the eighth grade homeroom teacher and the sixth grade homeroom teacher teaches the Religion and Social Studies. Cathedral Chapel School has teachers for computer, art, music, and physical education.
Requirements
The teacher would be expected to support and implement the philosophy of Catholic education and participate in building the faith community at Cathedral Chapel School. You would also be expected to demonstrate evidence of prior planning e.g. lesson plans, evaluate student progress effectively through a variety of assessments, differentiate instruction, demonstrate an ability to motivate students, and maintain an atmosphere conducive to student learning. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate technology into the junior high curriculum. As a team member, you would be expected to work co-operatively with the administration and your colleagues as well as the sup-port staff. You would be expected to demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with both students and their parents. Other professional responsibilities include maintaining a professional manner in the classroom, demonstrating a sense of professional responsibility, and actively participating in professional growth opportunities.
Candidates who apply for this teaching position must be practicing Catholics who have knowledge of the Catholic faith. A Bachelor’s Degree is required and a CA Teaching Credential is preferred. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in junior high is required.
If you are interested in applying for this full time teaching position, please e-mail a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three references ASAP. The principal will review your resume and contact you for an interview.
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
Cathedral Chapel School (Los Angeles)
755 S. Cochran Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
dmitchell@cathedralchapel.org