St. Joseph School - 8th Grade Teacher/Science Teacher

St. Joseph School in Fremont, CA is a MSJ Dominican affiliate school and a part of St. Joseph Parish. We are dedicated to providing a stong Catholic religious formation and excellent academic education. Together, we nurture the growth of the whole child, and empower our students to live Christ’s message: to be service minded leaders for our world.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• 100% committed to our Learning Expectations
• Organized and able to create a rigorous and respectful learning environment*
• Collaborative.
• Resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Overview:The 8th Grade Teacher will provides a high quality education program for students and uphold the mission and values of St. Joseph School and the Catholic Faith. Responsibilities:
• Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning and maintaining classroom safety and order.
• Develop and implement science lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Diocese of Oakland Curriculum Standards and California State Standards.
• Assesses students regularly, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student.
• Collaborates closely with Middle School Team Members to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others instructional practices and share best practices.
• Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with principal, instructional coaches.
• Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their child's education.
• Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records especially those necessary for high school applications.
• Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members andoutside service providers and address learning challenges.
• Plan and organize Eight Grade Retreat and Graduation Activities.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• Knowledge of assessments.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.

Minimum educational level

• Bachelors' degree
• Preferred Valid California Teaching Credential Experience required:
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

How To Apply: To apply for the 3rd Grade Teaching position at St. Joseph School in Fremont, please email resume and letter of intent to Laurie Lopez, Principal: llopez@sjsmsj.org.. Please include in your subject line: 3rd Grade Teacher Position. Potential candidates must be available to interview in person.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $56,000 - $64,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30 - 3:30
• Occasional weekend or evening work

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred) License/Certification:
• CA Teaching Credential (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, CA 94539 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94539: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person