Math Teacher

Cristo Rey Network•San Francisco, CA

17d•$65,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience, and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for lives of faith, purpose, and service. The Math teacher will join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced STEM division. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in high school education, enthusiasm for teaching college and career ready skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with adolescent girls. The purpose of a Math teacher is to foster critical thinkers and problem solvers by designing robust, interactive lessons and assessments that center student agency, identity, and academic development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in the content area and at least 12 credit hours in education
Must complete state certification within the first two years of employment.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Strong knowledge of the academic, socio-emotional, and life skills necessary for college readiness
Experience working with and a deep appreciation of adolescents
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
Ability to use and effectively employ technology to promote efficiency, communication, and organization both in the classroom and workplace
Able to lift up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, and work at desk and computer for extended periods
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to pass background screening

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
3-5 years teaching experience preferred
Teaching in marginalized communities preferred
Training in reading or literacy strategies preferred
Proficiency in Spanish preferred
Preferred bilingual or multilingual skills

Responsibilities

Teach five sections of grades 9 - 12, designing lessons, projects, and assessments that foster active learning
Plan instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, at various levels of intellectual and social development
Cultivate a positive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects ICA’s mission and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
Foster the practice of anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
Work closely with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, the Division Chair, and colleagues to develop engaging and meaningful curricula with vertical and horizontal alignment
Provide academic support for students outside of class time - conduct office hours, answer homework questions, communicate via email, etc.
Coordinate with Deans, Director of Guidance, colleagues and/or parents/guardians as needed to support individual student performance
Productively engage in all faculty meetings, division meetings, and collaborative team meetings
Participate in student life by chaperoning events, attending athletic games/meets, moderating student clubs, and/or serving on school committees
Maintain student safety by supervising study halls and break/lunch periods, provide substitute coverage, and other assignments as needed
Participate in admissions and enrollment events, HR-related training, and other duties as assigned by the Principal to advance the ICA mission and vision