Description
Bishop Garcia Diego High School seeks talented faculty members who will put our students first and strive to educate the entire person and make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who thrive to be engaged participants in our academic community. The most successful candidates see opportunities before problems, confidently adjust and tailor their instructional approaches to differential student requirements, and aspire to deliver an instructional experience that is rigorous and relevant.
Position Opening:
We seek a dynamic and talented teacher who enjoys secondary education and who can teach a variety of mathematics courses, ranging from Algebra to Calculus. An ability to teach AP level courses is a plus. The ideal teacher will create a rich learning environment combining rigorous standards and positive relationships with an explicit emphasis on the relevance of the material to life, career and critical thinking skills. The teacher will have the ability to work collaboratively with other math teachers, and employ differentiated instructional methods in developing and delivering effective lessons to a diverse group of learners. Enthusiasm for classroom innovation and ability to devise a variety of educational experiences is valued at Bishop Diego: use of ALEKS, dynamic assessment tools, class discussions, group projects to deepen student understanding, etc. The teacher will have preference for a faith-based, Catholic values-based curriculum and a proactive orientation to seek parent input and counsel to effectively advance student success.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• Lesson plans for course on file
• Preparation and implementation of daily lessons
• Delivery of assignments and timely evaluation of all relevant class work and student progress
• Design and implementation of appropriate, authentic assessments and support of individual student learning styles
• Timely and proactive communication with parents about student progress
• Collaboration with other members of faculty, administration, and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary
and community-based opportunities that add to the school community
• Willingness to adapt and change instructional approaches based on peer and supervisory suggestions and recommendations
• Participation in school sponsored curricular and extra-curricular Catholic activities on and off campus
• Effective and timely communication with varied school constituencies in person, and through various electronic forms of communication
• Support for divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work, where appropriate
• Supervision and/or participation in non-academic activities, including lunch and study hall as appropriate
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a related field. Minimum of five years teaching experience preferred; however, candidates with less experience may be considered depending on background. The successful candidate will also possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and proven success within a work setting that requires collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. The successful candidate must possess or acquire a State of California issued teaching certificate. Ability to lead one or more co-curricular activities is desirable. The school welcomes the opportunity to continue to find ways to diversify its faculty.
Salary:
Bishop Garcia Diego High School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated accomplishments and comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to review our school and curricular philosophy at www.bishopdiego.org. First year applications without certification will be considered. To apply for the position please provide the following to the physical mail or email address below:
• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy
• Letters of Recommendation (3 recent, signed letters of recommendation required)
No Phone Inquiries Please
Mathematics Teacher
Attn: Ms. Karen Regan, President
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
4000 La Colina Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
kregan@bishopdiego.org
Bishop Garcia Diego High School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
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
Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Santa Barbara)
4000 La Colina Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
kregan@bishopdiego.org