What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher position at JSerra Catholic High School?
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
2023-2024 School Year
Reports To: Vice Principal of Academics/Department Head Job Status: 10-month, full time, exempt
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience per JSerra Faculty scale. Eligible for healthcare
benefits (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid holidays and limited personal-time-off (PTO) and sick time.
Eligible for employer-matched 401(k) plan, and 50% tuition remission for children attending JSerra.
Description: JSerra Catholic High School is looking for an enthusiastic instructor to teach within its Social Studies
department. Courses taught would include World History and US History. The ideal candidate for this position
would be an individual who enjoys working with high school aged students and their families. Applicants should
have the ability to participate in shared decision-making in a team environment, have excellent oral and written
communicative skills and be proficient in technology.
• Passionate for the mission of JSerra (i.e. the formation of students’ faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Superior rapport with parents, students, and staff
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to all students in class
- Assign work, correct and mark work carried out by his/her students
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviors students
- Provide oral or written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students
- Communicate, consult and co-operate with other members of the school’s staff
- Advise and co-operate with the Vice Principal of Academics, Principal, and President, and other teachers
in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programs, and
methods of teaching and assessment
- Participate in In-Service Staff Spiritual Development, education and training courses
- Participate in staff, group or other meetings related to the school
- Supervise students outside of the classroom, such as at lunchtime or during detention
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills – both in writing and as a speaker
- Proficiency in the development of curriculum at the secondary level
- Proficiency in assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records via the school’s on-line grading
program
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies or related field required
• Single Subject Credential preferred or Master’s Degree
• Prior High School Teaching Experience strongly desired
These tasks are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job. This is not intended
or construed to be an exhaustive list of all job tasks and duties to be performed in this role.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are asked to first reflect on the Core Beliefs (link: https://www.jserra.org/about/core-
beliefs) of JSerra prior to applying for a position. If after prayerful consideration an applicant believes he or she
can support and embrace the foundational principals of JSerra, an email should be sent
to employment@jserra.org that contains:
- Cover letter indicating position of interest
- Current resume
- Completed & signed Application for Employment*
- Essay – Provide a maximum one-page typed response to the following:
“Having reflected on JSerra’s Core Beliefs which articulate our core identity as a Catholic Religious
organization, name ways in which JSerra’s values align with your own personal values, and then
explain in what specific ways you anticipate supporting and advancing our school’s mission”.
- You must download and save the Employment Application PDF to your computer; then open/complete it and re-
Please ensure that complete applicant packages are emailed to employment@jserra.org in PDF format.
Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment that applicant documentation was received. Individuals
submitting incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.
JSerra Catholic High School is a religious 501(c)(3) organization