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About the Role

The Science 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 Science teacher is to develop student understanding of the natural world through performing experiments, solving problems, and analyzing and presenting information.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of grades 9 - 12, designing lessons, projects, and assessments that foster active learning
• Plan instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, at various levels of intellectual and social development
• Cultivate a positive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects ICA’s mission and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
• Foster the practice of anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Work closely with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, the Division Chair, and colleagues to develop engaging and meaningful curricula with vertical and horizontal alignment
• Provide academic support for students outside of class time - conduct office hours, answer homework questions, communicate via email, etc.
• Coordinate with Deans, Director of Guidance, colleagues and/or parents/guardians as needed to support individual student performance
• Productively engage in all faculty meetings, division meetings, and collaborative team meetings
• Participate in student life by chaperoning events, attending athletic games/meets, moderating student clubs, and/or serving on school committees
• Maintain student safety by supervising study halls and break/lunch periods, provide substitute coverage, and other assignments as needed
• Participate in admissions and enrollment events, HR-related training, and other duties as assigned by the Principal to advance the ICA mission and vision
• Uphold high standards of lab safety and manage the inventory and organization of lab materials and equipment

Requirements

• Authentic resonance with ICA’s mission as a Catholic school for students of all faiths, including a commitment to girls’ education and the Dominican pillars of Community, Study, Service, and Prayer
• Intentional and constructive contributions to the ICA team, recognizing the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every member of the community
• A growth mindset and high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity
• Positive collaboration skills, including integrity, humility, and the ability to build/maintain authentic and trusting relationships
• Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and nonverbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding
• Professional practices of attention to detail, punctuality, efficiency, and organization
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Strong knowledge of the academic, socio-emotional, and life skills necessary for college readiness
• Experience working with and a deep appreciation of adolescents
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
• Ability to use and effectively employ technology to promote efficiency, communication, and organization both in the classroom and workplace
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, and work at desk and computer for extended periods
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Skills

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• 10 month (August - May)

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area
• Advanced degree preferred
• Teaching credentials preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 - $110,00 commensurate with experience

About the Company

• ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience, and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for lives of faith, purpose, and service.

Equal Opportunity

• ICA Cristo Rey encourages applicants of all backgrounds and provides equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.