Theology Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$56,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As part of Cristo Rey’s motivated and collaborative teaching staff, you will educate students in mind and spirit. Through engaging, data-informed instruction that effectively incorporates technology to enhance learning, you will ensure all students are academically prepared for college, reflective about their learning in both the classroom and the Corporate Work Study Program, and embody a growth mindset approach to their learning. Your commitment to excellence will help form a student body distinguished by breakthrough achievement gains, a passion for justice, and ability to perform in the professional world. In the Catholic tradition, you will create opportunities for students to act, reflect, and grow as they become persons for others. Ultimately, by giving generously of yourself, your gifts, and your time, you will help grow a school that serves its students’ diverse needs and cultivates their many talents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major, minor, or comparable credential of content expertise in Theology, Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, or similar
Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher
Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes”
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment
A belief that all students can and will succeed in college and career

Nice To Haves

Experience working with English learners is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Execute rigorous, standards-driven, high-impact, culturally relevant lessons through effective teaching practices that accelerate student content growth as well as faith and character development.
Use formative and summative assessments of and response to student proficiency of grade level content.
Provide frequent opportunities for students to read, write, speak and collaborate with peers to demonstrate understanding of new content.
Support multilingual learners through frequent opportunities to read, write, speak about and listen to challenging texts that encourage collaboration.
Use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Provide targeted one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students in class, during after-school learning support, and via other instructional support opportunities.
Actively build an understanding of each student as an individual in the spirit of cura personalis (care for the whole person); forge strong relationships with students and parents and communicate frequently with families to increase the investment and partnership that will enable students to flourish.
Consistently uphold school-wide discipline practices and routines as well as norms for student behavior.
Maintain an organized and vibrant classroom environment that supports student learning and conveys warmth, order, and a feeling of welcome.
Prioritize and manage your time effectively to follow through on the diverse responsibilities of being an excellent teacher.
Reflect on your own practice and collaboratively work to continuously improve your instruction.
Model values consistent with Catholic education and service to others. Approach teaching through a developmental lens and enthusiastically participate in professional development; seek and apply feedback from the instructional leadership and from colleagues; demonstrate drive and independence in accessing resources to further your own improvement.
Contribute fully, intentionally, and constructively to the team in a range of ways: analyze student work and performance data, identify students in need of additional support, problem-solve unanticipated challenges that arise within the school.
Collaborate with peers with integrity, humility, commitment, humor, and joy to ensure the foundation of trust that will enable the team to accomplish its ambitious goals.
Engage students and parents with respect, fairness, and empathy to enable full partnership with the school.
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
Open to running a student club and enrichment period; assist advisees through their journey at Cristo Rey, and serve as a point of contact for advisees’ parents
Seek opportunities to participate on committees, plan and attend school-wide events, and otherwise contribute to the life of the school.