High School Social Studies Teacher

Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory•North Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Cristo Rey Network Mission The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success. Our Beliefs About Teaching Nothing is as important as a teacher and what goes on between a teacher and student, minute to minute, lesson to lesson, day to day. Teachers are the important element in any school– more important than good leadership, nice facilities, or class size. We believe that teaching is: ImportantComplexKnowledge-BasedInherently InterestingEnhanced by Collegiality We want teammates who: Demonstrate a passion for and commitment to our Cristo Rey St. Viator High School mission Have a growth-mindset and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement Successfully develop relationships with students, parents, and colleagues Have a demonstrated commitment to serve an underserved population of students Thrive in a team-based, collaborative environment Have strong organization and planning skills Set and hold high expectations for students, and approach student learning from a strengths-based perspective Commit to implementing best-in-class, research-based instructional practices that advance our mission Have the ability to remain flexible, embrace change, and manage uncertainty, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment Proactively seek solutions and approach challenges as opportunities