About the Role
The Math teacher will join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced STEM division. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in high school education, enthusiasm for teaching college and career ready skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with adolescent girls. The purpose of a Math teacher is to foster critical thinkers and problem solvers by designing robust, interactive lessons and assessments that center student agency, identity, and academic development.
Responsibilities
- Teach five sections of grades 9-12, designing lessons, projects, and assessments that foster active learning.
- Plan instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners at various intellectual and social development levels.
- Cultivate a positive, challenging, and equitable learning environment reflecting ICA’s mission.
- Foster anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Division Chair, and colleagues to develop engaging curricula with vertical and horizontal alignment.
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time, including office hours and email communication.
- Coordinate with Deans, Director of Guidance, colleagues, and/or parents/guardians to support individual student performance.
- Productively engage in all faculty, division, and collaborative team meetings.
- Participate in student life by chaperoning events, attending athletic games/meets, moderating student clubs, or serving on school committees.
- Maintain student safety by supervising study halls and break/lunch periods, providing substitute coverage, and other assignments.
- Participate in admissions and enrollment events, HR-related training, and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Bachelor's Degree in the content area with at least 12 credit hours in education.
- Complete state certification within the first two years of employment.
- Pass background screening.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Strong knowledge of academic, socio-emotional, and life skills for college readiness.
- Experience working with and deep appreciation of adolescents.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work.
- Ability to use technology effectively for efficiency, communication, and organization.
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, and work at desk and computer for extended periods.
- Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Skills
- Commitment to ICA’s mission, girls’ education, and Dominican pillars (Community, Study, Service, Prayer).
- Intentional and constructive contributions to the team.
- Growth mindset.
- High levels of self/social awareness.
- Self-management.
- Empathy.
- Curiosity.
- Positive collaboration skills.
- Integrity.
- Humility.
- Ability to build and maintain authentic and trusting relationships.
- Exceptional oral, written, visual, and nonverbal communication skills.
- Deep listening skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Punctuality.
- Efficiency.
- Organization.
- Proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
- Bilingual or multilingual skills (preferred).
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt
- 10 month (August - May)
Experience Level
- 3-5 years teaching experience (preferred)
- Teaching in marginalized communities (preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in content area
- At least 12 credit hours in education
- State certification within first two years of employment
- Teaching credentials (preferred)
- Training in reading or literacy strategies (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience
About the Company
- ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school empowering girls from underserved communities to realize their full potential.
- ICA prepares students for lives of faith, purpose, and service through an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience, and spiritual community support.
Equal Opportunity
- ICA Cristo Rey encourages applicants of all backgrounds and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
- Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Individuals with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation, and student-centered education are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
