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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, physical science, and grade-level math. Qualified individuals will be well versed in teaching the Next Generation Science 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. The eighth-grade homeroom teacher teaches Language Arts, and the sixth-grade homeroom teacher teaches Religion and Social Studies. Cathedral Chapel School has a computer, art, music, and physical education teachers.
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 through various assessments, differentiate instruction, establish an ability to motivate students, and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate technology into the junior high curriculum. As a team member, you would be expected to work cooperatively with the administration, your colleagues, and the support staff. You would be expected to demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students and their parents. Other professional responsibilities include maintaining a professional manner in the classroom, establishing a sense of professional responsibility, and actively participating in professional growth opportunities.
Requirements
Candidates who apply for this teaching position must be practicing Catholics who know the Catholic faith. A Bachelor’s Degree and a CA Teaching Credential are REQUIRED. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in junior high is required.
If you are interested in applying for this whole-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.
Salary Range: $41,494 to $58,000 depending on degrees and experience