Teacher - Science

Bishop O’Dowd High School•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bishop O’Dowd High School is seeking excellent candidates for high school Science teachers, with an emphasis in Biology and our 9th grade course, Science and the Environment for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. This is a full-time position, teaching five sections each semester and participating in the O’Dowd community. The successful candidates will be able to masterfully teach high school level courses for 9th and 10th graders. The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice and a demonstrated interest in Catholic education, educational technology, and a working knowledge of NGSS guidelines and applications. Other responsibilities may include teaching electives, maintaining regular office hours, supporting student co-curricular activities, and collaborating regularly with colleagues. Teachers at Bishop O’Dowd High School are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in alignment with Bishop O’Dowd High School’s Integral Student Outcomes. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with their respective department team, ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas. Teachers are also expected to collaborate and communicate consistently with counselors to ensure whole-student support and success while maintaining open and engaging lines of communication with guardians and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school education and adolescent development.
Evidenced knowledge of and experience in subject area, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning
Proven ability to differentiate learning and provide experiences for varied learning styles
Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and joyful learning environment
Nuanced understanding of DEI from a personal and/or professional perspective
Experience authentically engaging with diverse working environments
Proven success collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices

Nice To Haves

Commitment to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice
Demonstrated interest in Catholic education
Demonstrated interest in educational technology
Working knowledge of NGSS guidelines and applications
Teaching electives
Maintaining regular office hours
Supporting student co-curricular activities
Collaborating regularly with colleagues
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Articulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as well as anti-biased teaching and learning
Establish a classroom culture that is built on strong teacher-student relationships and allows for risk-taking
Comfort and skill in personal inquiry and reflection of anti-racist practices and racial consciousness
Provide a differentiated curriculum addressing various skill levels and learning styles/differences
Provide inquiry-based teaching strategies and real-world applications
Engage students in multiple opportunities to apply various science and engineering practices
Familiarity with classroom-based technology and implement relevant applications for classroom instruction and student learning
Be self-aware and able to build on others’ ideas, capitalize on others’ strengths, and effectively share responsibility
Be coachable and open to constructive feedback from both peers and supervisors
Demonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to improve professional skills and implement best practices
Knowledge of the developmental stages of adolescents ages 13-18
Initiate, fully participate in, and foster strong collegial and student relationships across diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate value and willingness to support and mentor students beyond designated class periods
Knowledge of and experience with restorative practices
Have a growth mindset, positive attitude, flexibility, and passion for helping all students reach their potential
Support the Catholic mission and charism of the school
Work with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the O’Dowd community
Be flexible and seek growth and change opportunities
Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Science
Advanced Degree (Masters of Phd) in related Science Field

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance with school standards
Observe and evaluate student performance and development
Use appropriate technology to support and differentiate instruction
Encourage and monitor student progress and use data to enhance or adjust teaching strategies
Provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and mastery
Work outside the normal schedule periodically in order to collaborate with colleagues
Maintain restorative policies in accordance with the rules of Bishop O’Dowd High School
Participate constructively and professionally in department, school, and parent meetings
Participate constructively and professional in departmental and school-wide professional development
Participate in co-curricular activities such as social activities, sporting events, clubs, retreats, student organizations, student advisories, and affinity spaces as directed