What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Studies Teacher (2026-27) position at Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory?
Description
Cristo Rey Network Mission
The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.
Our Beliefs About Teaching
Nothing is as important as a teacher and what goes on between a teacher and student, minute to minute, lesson to lesson, day to day. Teachers are the important element in any school– more important than good leadership, nice facilities, or class size.
We believe that teaching is:
We want teammates who:
- Demonstrate a passion for and commitment to our Cristo Rey St. Viator High School mission
- Have a growth-mindset and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement
- Successfully develop relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Have a demonstrated commitment to serve an underserved population of students
- Thrive in a team-based, collaborative environment
- Have strong organization and planning skills
- Set and hold high expectations for students, and approach student learning from a strengths-based perspective
- Commit to implementing best-in-class, research-based instructional practices that advance our mission
- Have the ability to remain flexible, embrace change, and manage uncertainty, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively seek solutions and approach challenges as opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
This is a ten-month (10) full-time position with benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and 403b plan. Compensation is based on education and experience.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in education and relevant content area
- Demonstrated ability to connect with historically underserved students and families
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in education and relevant content area
- 3 years teaching experience serving a similar student population
- Experience teaching AP courses
- Bilingual in Spanish