Social Sciences Teacher - High School

Chaminade College Preparatory • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHER specializing in History with great classroom management skills for our high school campus (grades 9-12) in West Hills, California. This is a full-time position starting in the Fall of 2026. The Successful Candidate Has experience teaching both College Prep. History and AP History in High School and will have delivered lessons that build students' understanding and application of historical thinking skills. Has experience of developing students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize historical concepts and sources. Has proven experience of teaching contemporary skills that allow students to flourish in a diverse range of academic, professional, and cultural contexts. Knows how to apply the principles of backward design and implement lessons that enable all students to succeed and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Has a passion for teaching History and related disciplines at the secondary level and is skilled at working with high-school aged students.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject discipline is required.
• Is comfortable delivering instruction on campus, via remote learning, and/or in a hybrid model.
• Wants to work in a setting committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all school stakeholders.
• Wants to work in a setting committed to balancing teaching/learning, health, and well-being of all stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• A teaching credential and/or a Master's degree in the subject discipline is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience, especially in a Catholic educational setting, is preferred; however, relevant experience in the field is also strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaches five sections, where courses can range across all levels, including and up to AP History (the School currently offers AP United States and AP World History).
• Under the supervision of the vice principals, teaches a standards-based curriculum.
• In a timely manner, plans lessons; provides feedback and grades on assignments; maintains grades, attendance, and other school records; and communicates with students, their families, and counselors when students need support.
• Collaborates with department members and course counterpart(s) to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and pacing guides under the guidance of the Department Chair.
• Ensures that instructional strategies respect students' diverse social identities while still corresponding to Catholic Marianist values and the mission of the school.
• Integrates technology by using Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) (can provide training), EdTech Apps, such as Nearpod, Formative, AP Classroom, and other collaborative and productivity tools (Note: All students use a school-issued Lenovo Thinkpad tablet daily)
• Is knowledgeable about new trends and developments in educational theory, instructional strategies, and assessment.
• Participates in and attends campus life events, including supervision, lunch activities, liturgies, assemblies, etc.

Benefits

• Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan with matching contributions starting day one, and voluntary supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time