Description
Summary: La Salle College Preparatory has a temporary, maternity leave opening for a Social Studies Teacher for the Spring Semester of the 2025-26 school year.
Teachers at La Salle College Preparatory are responsible for developing the necessary actions for the success of the goals of the Strategic Plan, providing excellent instruction and guidance to students in grades 9-12, and creating curriculum connections across these domains:
Domain 1: Truth and Transparency: Faculty are expected to be experts in their discipline of instruction; responsibly select accurate discipline-specific content for the classroom; and maintain clear, accurate, and detailed academic records for external examination.
Domain 2: Inclusive Instruction: Faculty are expected to create opportunities to engage and open doors for students with different opinions, ideas, and perspectives; incorporate new learning modalities to support differences between students; and adopt instructional tools which utilize technologies students will rely on in the future.
Domain 3: Conscientious Collaboration: Faculty are expected to create and capitalize on meaningful cross-disciplinary opportunities for teaching and learning; as a mentor, reflect the values of the community by guiding students and supporting students with engaging learning opportunities outside the classroom; and build patterns of radical empathy when interacting with others.
Domain 4: Foundation of Faith: Faculty are expected to attend and participate in required community activities; lead through service by working in the community for the common good; endorse and affirm all school policies that relate to teaching in a Catholic school; and establish and maintain clear ethical standards.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Teach (3) classes of AP U.S. History and (2) classes of World History.
- Lesson plan, teach, and assess as per department guidelines.
- Supervise students and school events, as assigned.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, professional development and other meetings as assigned.
- Attend and participate in expected attendance events (e.g. graduation, back to school night, open house, etc.)
- Some evenings and weekend work may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Terms of Employment: January 9, 2026 to approximately May 22, 2026. Dates may change at the discretion of the school. This is a temporary, part-time, at-will employment position, based on the needs of the school and satisfactory job performance.
- Reports To: Department Chair and V.P. Curriculum
- Direct Reports: None
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in the subject area.
- At least two years of teaching experience in the subject area.
- Team player who exhibits a collegial, cooperative, and collaborative approach to education.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Desire and ability to relevantly connect with and engage with high school students.
- Participates in and willing to be part of a high school community of educators.
- Able to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree or valid California teaching credential.
- Teaching experience in a Catholic school.
Salary and Benefits:
$210 per instructional day. No benefits.
Timeline:
This position is a rolling recruitment. The application period will cease once the right candidate is selected. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application immediately.
About the School:
Founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1956, La Salle College Preparatory of Pasadena, CA is the only Catholic co-educational high school in the northern San Gabriel Valley. The school curriculum is college preparatory as 99% of the graduates matriculate to higher education. Our current enrollment of 675 students represents a diverse population reflective of our surrounding communities. We offer a full range of co-curricular and athletic opportunities for our student body. For more information, please visit our website at www.lasallehs.org.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send IN ONE PDF FILE to employment@lasallehs.org
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three (3) references with full contact information*
*References will only be contacted should an applicant reach the final round.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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
La Salle College Preparatory (Pasadena)
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
employment@lasallehs.org