Science Teacher

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee is committed to attracting outstanding educators to serve our exceptional students. Join Cristo Rey Jesuit High School as a Science Teacher and immerse yourself in a dynamic educational environment in Milwaukee, WI. This on-site position offers you the opportunity to inspire students and cultivate a love for literature and language. Engage with a community that values excellence and supports professional growth, allowing you to enhance your teaching skills and innovate your curriculum. You'll collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about education and committed to student success. Experience the rewarding impact of shaping the next generation of leaders in a nurturing, faith-based setting. Your contributions will resonate far beyond the classroom as you help students develop critical thinking and communication skills essential to their future success. You will be provided with great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Seize this opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that is changing lives through education. Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major, minor, or comparable credential of content expertise in the primary teaching discipline.
Teaching license in the primary teaching discipline or demonstrable progress towards obtaining licensure.
Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher.
Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in primary teaching discipline preferred.
Experience working with English language learners is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven annual, unit, and lesson plans aligned to Cristo Rey Network's Common-Core-aligned standards and benchmarks that drive exceptional student-achievement gains on core assessments.
Design and administer interim assessments aligned to course standards, complete in-depth analysis of student performance, and collaborate to develop and execute instructional responses.
Execute rigorous, engaging, high-impact lessons that accelerate student growth, characterized by constant monitoring of student understanding, effective use of technology, frequent opportunities for rigorous reading and response to challenging texts, and intentional incorporation of character instruction.
Actively build an understanding of each student as an individual to ensure cura personalis; forge strong, respectful relationships with students and parents, and communicate frequently with families.
Help define, and consistently uphold, school-wide practices, routines, and norms for student behavior consistent with the school's philosophy of respect, support, and high expectations.
Maintain an organized and vibrant classroom environment that supports student learning and conveys warmth, order, and a feeling of welcome; prioritize and manage time effectively.
Enthusiastically participate in professional development; seek and apply feedback from instructional leadership and colleagues; demonstrate drive and independence in accessing resources for improvement.
Contribute fully, intentionally, and constructively to the team in analyzing student work, identifying students needing support, and problem-solving challenges.
Collaborate with integrity, humility, commitment, and joy to ensure the foundation of trust for accomplishing ambitious goals.
Embrace team goals and results as the collective responsibility of the entire faculty and staff; collaborate with colleagues to maximize team impact.
Engage students and parents with respect, fairness, and empathy to enable full partnership with the school.
Model values consistent with Catholic, Jesuit education and service to others.
Lead the development and oversight of one core, supplementary role (e.g., Campus Minister, Co-curricular and Athletics Coordinator, Academic Assistance Program Coordinator).
Provide tutoring through the Academic Assistance Program, or manage a study hall one period per day.
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.
Run an advisory book club each day, assist advisees through their developmental journey, and serve as a point of contact for advisees' parents.
Seek areas of growth for the school, and volunteer where possible to help coach, manage a club, plan a school-wide event, or otherwise contribute to the life of the school.