Social Studies / History Teacher at Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Application Deadline

7/14/2017 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/23/2017
Contact
Marlena Conroy
619-297-2266
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

Commensurate with Experience, Based on Payscale
Length of Work Year
10 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

 Desirable skill sets include being well-versed in various forms and uses of technology including the use of Google for Education tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and emerging learning technologies. 

General Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Provide and develop instruction for social science courses.
  • Assess and report on student progress throughout the year.
  • Support students through scheduled office hours (virtually) outside of classroom time.
  • Attend monthly department meetings, monthly faculty meetings, monthly professional development meetings, and required meetings for new teacher induction.
  • Provide and develop instruction for social science classes 
  • Substitute 6 times per year for absent faculty.
  • Possibly monitor a G Block study Hall daily.
  • Serve in required chaperoning (dances, school events, etc.) and campus supervising (lunch, break, and detention) duty capacities.  Number of chaperone and supervisional duties are determined by the Assistant Principals of Student Life and Curriculum and Instruction for the year.  These duties are divided equitably amongst the faculty.
  • Moderate a minimum of 1 extra-curricular activity/club.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

This position requires a thorough understanding of classroom instructional principles and practices, a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, self-motivation, organization and familiarity with the mission of OLP. In addition, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

  • Single Subject Teaching Credential (CA preferred)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in field of instruction (BA) (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)
  • Previous teaching experience (desired)
  • Comfortable working with high school students and fellow department members
  • Possess relevant computer and technology skills
  • Be motivated to learn and possess flexibility in a changing environment
  • Possess knowledge of evolving instructional pedagogy and teaching diverse texts
  • Well versed with research and distance learning strategies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Possess a student-centered nature with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Creative and innovative skills that can be used to design engaging instruction

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School, which includes grades 9-12 and enrolls 750 students (all girls) is a unique and empowering experience for young women. The mission of the school emphasizes the importance of creating exceptional future female leaders with the inclusion of a Catholic identity. We seek enthusiastic faculty that fosters a desire lifelong learning, comfortable with collaboration and the utilization of technology and innovation. The preferred candidate will have a depth of content knowledge. The assignment is based on the needs of the department, as such, flexibility is required.

Application Process: Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and California teaching credential electronically to this site.


      The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School, which includes grades 9-12 and enrolls 750 students (all girls) is a unique and empowering experience for young women. The mission of the school emphasizes the importance of creating exceptional future female leaders with the inclusion of a Catholic identity. We seek enthusiastic faculty that fosters a desire lifelong learning, comfortable with collaboration and the utilization of technology and innovation. The preferred candidate will have a depth of content knowledge. The assignment is based on the needs of the department, as such, flexibility is required.

      Application Process: Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and California teaching credential electronically to this site.

          Comments and Other Information

          We will begin the interview process before the deadline. Due to the number of qualified applicants, we will only notify candidates if they are accepted for an interview.

          Comments and Other Information


          We will begin the interview process before the deadline. Due to the number of qualified applicants, we will only notify candidates if they are accepted for an interview.