Science Teacher

Description

Summary : La Salle College Preparatory has an immediate full-time opening for a Science Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

The selected candidate will teach up to 5 Biology, Environmental, or Life Science classes.

Teachers at La Salle College Preparatory are responsible for developing the necessary actions for the success of the goals of the Strategic Plan, providing excellent instruction and guidance to students in grades 9-12, creating curriculum connections across these domains :

Domain 1 : Truth and Transparency : Faculty are expected to be experts in their discipline of instruction; responsibly select accurate discipline-specific content for the classroom;

maintain clear, accurate, and detailed academic records for external examination.

Domain 2 : Inclusive Instructions : Faculty are expected to create opportunities to engage and open doors for students with different opinions, ideas, and perspectives;

incorporate new learning modalities to support differences between students; adopt instructional tools which utilize technologies students will rely on in the future.

• Domain 3 : Conscientious Collaboration : Faculty are expected to create and capitalize on meaningful cross-disciplinary opportunities for teaching and learning;
• as a mentor, reflect the values of the community by guiding students and supporting students with engaging learning opportunities outside the classroom;

build patterns of radical empathy when interacting with others.

Domain 4 : Foundation of Faith : Faculty are expected to attend and participate in required community activities; lead through service by working in the community for the common good;

endorse and affirm all school policies that relate to teaching in a Catholic school; establish and maintain clear ethical standards.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Teach up to (5) Biology, Environmental, or Life Science classes.
• Lesson plan, teach, and assess as per department guidelines.
• Supervise students and school events, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, professional development and other meetings as assigned.
• Attend and participate in expected attendance events (e.g. graduation, back to school night, open house, etc.)
• Some evenings and weekend work will be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Terms of Employment : August 8, 2024 to May 23, 2025. Renewable based on the needs of the school and satisfactory job performance.
• Reports To : Department Chair and V.P. Curriculum
• Direct Reports : None

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the subject area.
• At least two years of teaching experience in the subject area.
• Team player who exhibits a collegial, cooperative, and collaborative approach to school administration.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Desire and ability to relevantly connect with and engage with high school students.
• Participates in and willing to be part of a high school community of educators.
• Able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree or valid California teaching credential.

Teaching experience in a Catholic school.

Salary and Benefits

• $50,000-$100,000 / year DOE*
• Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, deferred compensation (403b), defined pension (vesting requirement), life insurance, free secure parking, fitness center, tuition discount.
• The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range.

LSCP considers a number of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, and other department needs.

Timeline

This position is a rolling recruitment. The application period will cease once the right candidate is selected. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application immediately.

About the School

Founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1956, La Salle College Preparatory of Pasadena, CA is the only Catholic co-educational high school in the northern San Gabriel Valley.

The school curriculum is college preparatory as 99% of the graduates matriculate to higher education. Our current enrollment of 675 students represents a diverse population reflective of our surrounding communities.

We offer a full range of co-curricular and athletic opportunities for our student body. For more information, please visit our website at www.lasallehs.org.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should send IN ONE PDF FILE to [email protected]
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) references with full contact information*
• References will only be contacted should an applicant reach the final round.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Wage Range

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range.

We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.