Short Term (Leave Coverage) - Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit secondary school, has been educating young “men for and with others” in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, since 1851.

Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San José, California invites applications for a temporary Science Teacher beginning in late September 2026 and ending in mid-December 2026. Working at Bellarmine College Preparatory requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as an enthusiasm for contributing to its co-curricular programs.

Bellarmine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 2 sections of 9th grade Physics and 3 sections of AP Physics 2 in the Science Department.
• Hold regular office hours and meet with students who need assistance
• Communicate regularly with parents, counselors, and administrators to ensure the success of each student
• Abide by all school policies and regulations

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area (or STEM related field)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the latest pedagogies for teaching Science and a familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards
• Integrate and use technology for instruction and assessment
• Ability to work effectively with staff and students at all levels, displaying a positive attitude, demonstrating cultural proficiency, and exhibiting motivation and drive; this includes the ability to provide clear expectations to students while building positive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with external and internal constituents; this includes the ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks/assignments/projects within established time frames and with strong attention to detail, including the ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to operate all other applicable software

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• MS in Subject Matter or in Teaching
• Single Subject Credential
• Familiarity with Jesuit secondary education

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the classroom as needed
• Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material and on a computer screen (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop

General Information:

• This position pays according to our established faculty salary scale, available here
• This position is classified as Part Time Exempt; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which may include evenings and weekends
• This position has no direct reports
• This is not a telecommuting position

To Apply Online: 

Please complete the Bellarmine Faculty Application Form  located on our employment web page under Employment Applications and upload all applicant materials ( Faculty Application Form, Resume, and cover letter are required ) through the position posting via BCP Career Center.

Bellarmine College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identity, genetic information or any other category protected under federal or local law.

*As a Catholic, Jesuit school, Bellarmine may preserve its state and federal protections as a religious institution and may grant more favorable consideration to Roman Catholic applicants.