Biology Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

6h•$56,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Cristo Rey’s motivated and collaborative teaching staff, you will educate students in mind and spirit. Through engaging, data-informed instruction that effectively incorporates technology to enhance learning, you will ensure all students are academically prepared for college, reflective about their learning in both the classroom and the Corporate Work Study Program and embody a growth mindset approach to their learning. Your commitment to excellence will help form a student body distinguished by breakthrough achievement gains, a passion for justice, and ability to perform in the professional world. In the Catholic tradition, you will create opportunities for students to act, reflect, and grow as they become persons for others. Ultimately, by giving generously of yourself, your gifts, and your time, you will help grow a school that serves its students’ diverse needs and cultivates their many talents.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in the field of instruction
Possess a cleared California Teaching Credential (preferred)
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan is a condition of employment)
Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes”
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment
A belief that all students can and will succeed in college and career
Positive professional references and recommendations

Nice To Haves

Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher (preferred)
Experience working with English learners is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Responsibilities

Execute rigorous, standards-driven, high-impact, culturally relevant lessons through effective teaching practices that accelerate student content growth as well as faith and character development.
Use formative and summative assessments of and response to student proficiency of grade level content.
Provide frequent opportunities for students to read, write, speak and collaborate with peers to demonstrate understanding of new content.
Support multilingual learners through frequent opportunities to read, write, speak about and listen to challenging texts that encourage collaboration.
Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction
Skillfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement
Provide targeted one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students in class, during after-school learning support, and via other instructional support opportunities
Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, frequently updating the gradebook in accordance with our communities grading policies
Actively build an understanding of each student as an individual in the spirit of cura personalis (care for the whole person)
Forge strong relationships with students and parents and communicate frequently with families to increase the investment and partnership that will enable students to flourish
Consistently uphold school-wide discipline practices and routines as well as norms for student behavior
Maintain an organized and vibrant classroom environment that supports student learning and conveys warmth, order, and a feeling of welcome
Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time
Prioritize and manage your time effectively to create a healthy work/life balance while also actively engaging in the non-student facing responsibilities present in a school with a culture of continuous learning
Reflect on your own practice and collaboratively work to continuously improve your instruction
Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices
Actively participate in ongoing professional development
Model values consistent with Catholic education and service to others
Approach teaching through a developmental lens, and enthusiastically participate in professional development; seek and apply feedback from the instructional leadership and from colleagues; demonstrate drive and independence in accessing resources to further your own improvement
Contribute fully, intentionally, and constructively to the professional learning community in a range of ways: analyze student work and performance data, identify students in need of additional support, problem-solve unanticipated challenges that arise within the school
Collaborate with peers with integrity, humility, commitment, humor, and joy to ensure the foundation of trust that will enable the team to accomplish its ambitious goals
Engage students and parents with respect, fairness, and empathy to enable full partnership with the school
Actively monitor transitions, meals, and/or other common times to ensure a calm and orderly environment; chaperone and moderate school events, including trips and dances
Be open to running a student club and enrichment period; assist advisees through their journey at Cristo Rey, and serve as a point of contact for advisees’ parents
Seek opportunities to participate on committees, plan and attend school-wide events, and otherwise contribute to the life of the school.
Teach the classes identified by CRSDHS each quarter/semester, which may include an alternate comparable schedule or class assigned in areas that s/he is qualified to instruct when CRSDHS determines this is necessary, in its sole discretion
Perform as a substitute teacher as needed. After substitute teaching 12 class periods (not including Homeroom, Advisory, or Finals proctoring), an additional $25/per class period will be paid.
Support and promote the success of the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) through honoring student CWSP commitments and collaborating with CWSP with curricular goals where necessary
Participate in Cristo Rey Network workshops and teacher training as available and/or needed
Comply with specific supervision, coaching, evaluation, and in-service programs provided by CRSDHS which are focused on supporting the teacher in their professional development and improving student outcomes
Return voicemail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with parents
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
Supervise campus and other areas of duty as the role may require
Other duties as assigned