Teacher Interest (2026-27)

Cristo Rey Network • San Jose, CA

11d

About The Position

Are you inspired by our mission and feel called to work at CRSJ? If so, but our currently posted teaching roles do not match your qualifications—or if we are not currently hiring for teaching positions—we encourage you to submit an application on file so we can reach out should an appropriate opening arise. All full-time teachers (five periods) will be granted two prep periods plus additional prep time due to our unique Corporate Work Study Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant major, Master’s degree, Teaching Credential, or professional experience. (Teachers without a Credential are required to begin a program within a year of starting employment and to complete the Credential within five years.)
• Ability to use teaching technologies, online and in person
• Successful clearance of a background check, CANRA and any other state and federal requirements
• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Responsibilities

• Plan for instruction of assigned courses in the content area by developing annual, unit, and lesson plans aligned with the Cristo Rey Network’s standards-based curriculum and the individual needs of their students.
• Set high expectations for student development and ensure all students develop grade-level proficiency to prepare for success in college.
• Design a comprehensive program to support academic, social, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and character development of every student. Promote student development of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.
• Identify and remediate subject matter in which students require additional support. Identify and provide extension activities for students who are ready to progress.
• Develop interim benchmarks and assessments linked to course standards and work with other faculty and administrators to analyze results and refocus instruction based on student needs.
• Differentiate instruction to allow students with differing learning styles to access course content.
• Utilize classroom technology to engage students’ learning.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students one day a week; help students to navigate their developmental journey during their time at Cristo Rey.
• Serve as a moderator of student clubs and activities or a coach of athletic teams as needed. Serve as a chaperone/leader of field trips, immersion experiences, retreats, Christian Service opportunities, and other activities.
• Serve as a morning, break, lunch, or afterschool prefect approximately 2 times per week.
• Understand and appreciate the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program.
• Develop relationships with and meet the individual needs of each student consistent with the school’s belief in cura personalis, or “care for the whole individual.” Makes referrals to school leaders and counseling teams to identify and support students who are struggling behaviorally or emotionally.
• Participate in departmental and grade-level meetings to coordinate curriculum across the content area and better understand student needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents/families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship.
• Host office hours during the day, supporting struggling learners or offering learning extensions for students.
• Understand your own teaching practice as developmental. Tap into available resources from colleagues and external sources to continually reflect on and improve your teaching.
• Participate in the school’s professional learning community and instructional coaching, collaborating with colleagues to analyze student work and teaching practice. Help to create a reflective learning organization for both students and adults. Serve as a catalyst for improvement in your own classroom and school-wide.
• Participate in the school’s Adult Faith Formation program, committing to living and supporting the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the school through continuous spiritual and personal growth and by serving as a leader of faith, service, and justice for our students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Supervisor.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• Employees’ premiums are covered for medical, dental and vision at 100% and dependents at 50% if elected.
• Benefits eligible employees may also enroll in the group voluntary retirement plan – 403b.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time