2026-2027 English Teacher - Cristo Rey High School at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
As part of Cristo Rey’s motivated and collaborative teaching staff, you will educate students in mind and spirit. Through engaging, data-informed instruction that effectively incorporates technology to enhance learning, you will ensure all students are academically prepared for college, reflective about their learning in both the classroom and the Corporate Work Study Program and embody a growth mindset approach to their learning. Your commitment to excellence will help form a student body distinguished by breakthrough achievement gains, a passion for justice, and ability to perform in the professional world. In the Catholic tradition, you will create opportunities for students to act, reflect, and grow as they become persons for others. Ultimately, by giving generously of yourself, your gifts, and your time, you will help grow a school that serves its students’ diverse needs and cultivates their many talents.
Requirements / Qualifications
Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, optimism, and zest that are central to the character of our staff. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements: - Possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in the field of instruction - Possess a cleared California Teaching Credential (preferred) - Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan is a condition of employment) - Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher (preferred) - Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required - Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” - Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment - A belief that all students can and will succeed in college and career - Experience working with English learners is a plus - Bilingual in Spanish is a plus - Positive professional references and recommendations Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Requirements / Qualifications
Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, optimism, and zest that are central to the character of our staff. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements: - Possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in the field of instruction - Possess a cleared California Teaching Credential (preferred) - Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan is a condition of employment) - Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher (preferred) - Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required - Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” - Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment - A belief that all students can and will succeed in college and career - Experience working with English learners is a plus - Bilingual in Spanish is a plus - Positive professional references and recommendations Religious Qualifications - Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) - Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) - Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cristo Rey San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cristo Rey San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.