Teachers – Multiple Departments

Position Announcement Beginning August 2022

Full-Time & Part-Time Teachers

English, Theology, Arts/Electives, Social Science, Science, Math

Our Mission and Unique Approach

CRISTO REY DE LA SALLE is a 21st century Lasallian Catholic college preparatory high school. CRDLS is part of the Cristo Rey Network, the largest national network of Catholic schools whose mission is to serve first generation students a high quality college prep education.

Located in the beautiful Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, surrounded by a rich Black and Latino history, informed by a centuries-old Lasallian Charism, CRDLS is looking to hire a cohort of teachers to prepare trail-blazing first-gen students as the school expands!

As an independent private school, students aren’t placed at CRDLS; they choose us! We offer a near-zero tuition, college preparatory, student-centered instructional program. Faculty and staff are the backbone of the school and the development of relationships are foundational to the success of each student.

Through our personalized mentorship program, mastery- and project-based curriculum, and corporate work study program experience, our mission is to prepare our students to lead lives of faith, purpose and service who will succeed in college and beyond.

Our school has quadrupled in size since its inception in 2018! For the 2022-2023 school year, we are seeking exceptional teachers to support our students and growing school community (student body of 350).

The Ideal Candidate

We need dynamic growth-minded individuals committed not only to our mission, but equity and inclusion who reflect and / or celebrate our rich cultural diversity. Check out our seven essential characteristics of an educator at CRDLS.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Teach sections of English, Theology, Arts/Electives, Social Science, Science, or Math as assigned (courses/grade level to be determined)
• Teach one Mentor session
• Understand and appreciate Summit Learning (personalized learning)
• Plan and prepare curriculum-based units and lesson plans
• Grade and record student work
• Provide continuous feedback to student work
• Grade and proctor content assessments
• Participate in the instructional coaching program
• Attend conferences and orientations with students and parents as needed
• Study and use departmental and school data to inform instruction
• Assist with supervision of students during prep periods
• Attend Faculty and All Hands Meetings
• Take part in the school’s religious and spiritual programs, including faculty and staff retreats

We support our staff by providing:

• Protected time for professional development
• Instructional coaching
• Small class sizes (Average Student/Teacher ratio 15:1)
• Partnerships with educational institutions for discounted credential and masters in education
• 401K with matching
• Health, vision and dental benefits

Required Skills and Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in or related to assigned field
• Valid CA Teaching Credential (or a commitment to complete one)
• Minimum two-year experience working as a high school or middle school teacher
• Knowledge of personalized learning
• Commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging)
• Proficiency in using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online textbooks, and educational websites)
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, openness, and dedication to being a lifelong learner
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community

Compensation

Placement on Salary Scale is based on education and experience.

Application Process 

If you would like to be considered for a faculty position at Cristo Rey De La Salle, please submit a PDF document of your résumé and cover letter with three professional references and one personal reference to hr@cristoreydelasalle.org.