Description
Saint John Fisher Parish School is a TK-8 school and a ministry of the St. John Fisher Parish Community in Rancho Palos Verdes. We are seeking a dynamic, professional, experienced Religion teacher for grades four through eight for the 2024-2025 school year.
The successful applicant will:
• Exhibit knowledge of the Catholic faith and the ADLA Religion Standards, instructional strategies, and classroom management necessary for student success.
Understand the unique social-emotional and academic development of upper elementary and middle school students.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Pastor, Parish staff, students, families, faculty, and school staff.
• Coordinate preparation for school Masses and Stations of the Cross’ liturgies.
• Prepare students for the sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
• Coordinate an altar server schedule for daily weekday Masses.
• Assist the principal as needed regarding the faith formation of students and faculty.
• Assist the principal as needed in maintaining the Catholic culture and identity of the school.
• Facilitate adoration of the Blessed Sacrament by students.
• Inspire a spirit of service amongst faculty and students.
• Model Catholic values and bring faith to life in the classroom.
• VIRTUS train new families and faculty.
• Coordinate the implementation and record the completion of the ADLA Empowering God’s Children curriculum.
• Coordinate an ADLA fingerprinting day for school volunteers.
• Maintain the VIRTUS and fingerprinting records in collaboration with the school staff.
Requirements
The minimum requirements are:
• Proficiency in Catholic teachings and a commitment to integrating faith into the curriculum
• An undergraduate degree (BA, BS) from an accredited university or college
• A California Teaching Credential or equivalent from another state
• Full-time teaching experience
In addition to the above, the preferred requirements are:
• An advanced degree (MA, MS) in Education
• Middle school teaching experience
Wage Range
Information/Application Contact
St. John Fisher School (Rancho Palos Verdes)
5446 Crest Road
St. John Fisher School
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
cguenther@sjf.org