Description
Saint Monica Preparatory, a ministry of the vibrant St. Monica Catholic Community in Santa Monica, is seeking a Middle School Religion Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. SMPREP uses a rotating block schedule which requires our Middle School Religion Teacher to teach multiple middle school grades.
The successful applicant will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unique social-emotional development of Middle School students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CCSS; Middle School curriculum; instructional strategies; and classroom management necessary for student success.
- Promote effective collaboration between staff, students, and families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of learning and teaching in a professional learning community; the ability to make thoughtful, informed decisions; and the ability to teach in an environment that demands the integration of theory and practice in a Catholic school environment.
Requirements
The minimum requirements are:
- Be a fully initiated Catholic who is active in the Sacramental life of the Church and adheres to its teachings.
- An undergraduate degree (BA, BS) from an accredited university or college.
- A California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, or equivalent from another state.
- 3 years full-time teaching experience.
- Ability to join a professional community of educators committed to providing a challenging standards-based curriculum in a Catholic environment of service.
- Ability to use technology effectively through the use of adaptive/assignable educational programs.
In addition to the above, the preferred requirements are:
An advanced degree (MA, MS) in Education.
Middle school teaching experience.
Please send to Dr. Neil Quinly at lsemployment@smprep.org:
- a cover letter stating your interest to work as a teacher at SMPREP;
- a complete resume; and
- an employment application found at https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EmploymentApplication.pdf
Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you.
Dr. Neil Quinly
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
Saint Monica Preparatory (Santa Monica)
1039 7th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
lsemployment@smprep.org