Social Studies - Economics (2026-2027) at Servite High School
Job Summary
Job Summary
About Servite High School Servite is an all-boys Catholic college preparatory high school rooted in the Servite tradition. We are dedicated to forming faith-filled leaders through rigorous academics, spiritual development, and a vibrant co-curricular life. Our mission is to form men who lead and serve others by modeling the virtues of Christ and His Mother. We challenge each student to become the man God made him to be: fully present, fully responsive, and full of hope. Economics Teacher Servite High School is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Economics Teacher to inspire students through rigorous, engaging instruction in economics, history, and the social sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to form young men in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility while preparing them for college and beyond.
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Position Overview
As an Economics Teacher at Servite High School, the candidate will:
- Teach five periods per day, including Economics (College Preparatory and AP levels), with the ability to teach courses in World and/or U.S. History.
- Design and deliver engaging lessons that emphasize economic reasoning, historical analysis, and real-world application.
- Support students in developing critical thinking skills, financial awareness, and a strong understanding of economic systems and civic responsibility.
- Foster discussion, debate, and inquiry around current events, public policy, and global issues.
- Collaborate with the Social Studies Department and administration to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices.
- Integrate Servite’s Catholic mission and values into classroom culture and instruction, emphasizing ethical leadership and service to others.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the life of the school community.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is passionate about teaching economics and the social sciences.
- Demonstrates strong content knowledge in economics and the ability to teach AP-level coursework, with flexibility to teach history courses as needed.
- Is highly organized, student-centered, and able to engage motivated learners.
- Has prior teaching experience (preferred), including experience with AP and/or upper-level coursework.
- Embraces Servite’s Catholic identity and mission of forming young men of faith, character, and leadership.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in History, Social Studies, Economics, or a related field. Preferred: A California Teaching Credential is preferred (12 units in Education may be accepted in lieu of a credential). Preferred: Experience teaching in a high school setting. Preferred: Experience teaching AP-level curriculum, including Economics and/or Government.
Please submit the documents listed below along with your EdJoin application. Additional materials, such as official transcripts and verification of credentials, may be requested for candidates who advance in the selection process.
- Letter of Introduction (Explicitly for this position; Comment on why Servite HS)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit no more than 3)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in History, Social Studies, Economics, or a related field. Preferred: A California Teaching Credential is preferred (12 units in Education may be accepted in lieu of a credential). Preferred: Experience teaching in a high school setting. Preferred: Experience teaching AP-level curriculum, including Economics and/or Government.
Please submit the documents listed below along with your EdJoin application. Additional materials, such as official transcripts and verification of credentials, may be requested for candidates who advance in the selection process.
- Letter of Introduction (Explicitly for this position; Comment on why Servite HS)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit no more than 3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
This is a full-time position well-suited for a motivated individual who is passionate about economics and social studies education. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to embrace and thrive within a private Catholic school environment and to use instruction in economics and history to help form young men into faith-filled, ethical, and informed leaders. Applicants will be notified of their status within 15 business days of application submission.
Comments and Other Information
This is a full-time position well-suited for a motivated individual who is passionate about economics and social studies education. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to embrace and thrive within a private Catholic school environment and to use instruction in economics and history to help form young men into faith-filled, ethical, and informed leaders. Applicants will be notified of their status within 15 business days of application submission.