High School History Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a high school history teacher interested in care for and education of the whole student? Do you have AP History experience?

A Jesuit Catholic school rooted in the tradition of cura personalis —care for the whole person—seeks a dynamic and mission-driven History teacher to join our faculty. This position is designed primarily for 11th grade history, as well as an AP History course, so AP History experience is strongly preferred . CRJHS serves a student body that is 98% Latino/Latina/Latine or Black. We believe student success is strengthened when educators bring diverse lived experiences, cultural competence, and a commitment to representation in the classroom, which also aligns with our Catholic mission and values. Educators from backgrounds historically underrepresented in teaching and those committed to culturally responsive instruction are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about accompanying young people in their intellectual, spiritual, and moral development. The ideal candidate will be committed to Jesuit education’s hallmark values—academic excellence, faith that does justice, and reflection leading to action—and can effectively engage students from diverse backgrounds in meaningful exploration of US History.

School Description:

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School provides access to a Catholic, Jesuit, college and career preparatory education to unlock the potential of students of any culture, faith, or creed to transform our communities. All students are required to complete a rigorous, standards-based college preparatory curriculum and participate in the Corporate Work Study Program whereby each student works five days per month in a corporate work assignment. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a member of the Cristo Rey Network of 37 high schools around the United States that subscribe to similar demographic, academic, and internship program guidelines. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is located in Minneapolis, MN and all teaching and work is done on-site. No hybrid or remote work is available; no visa sponsorship is available.

Our community is one of hard work and dedication. Our students work hard in the classroom and at their jobs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated and committed to our students' success. Our families work hard to contribute to their student's education. Our supervisors, volunteers and benefactors also play a pivotal role in supporting students in and out of the classroom. See for more information about our school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Practice

• Design and implement standards-based curriculum aligned with Cristo Rey Network benchmarks.
• Use formative and summative data to adjust instruction and close learning gaps.
• Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive lessons that differentiate for student needs.
• Provide targeted tutoring and academic support during office hours.
• Foster a classroom culture grounded in cura personalis and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) principles.
• Participate in regular coaching cycles using the Danielson Framework.

Professional Presence

• Participate in continued professional development.
• Participate actively in the professional community through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts.
• Contribute to the Cristo Rey community outside of classroom responsibilities.
• Partner with the full Cristo Rey community to further the mission as a college preparatory school.
• Model values consistent with Catholic, Jesuit education and service to others.
• Required participation in Ignatian Identity cohort meetings held approximately every six weeks with the Director of Jesuit Mission and Identity to learn more about and engage with Jesuit and Ignatian values and spirituality, as well as attendance of an Ignatian Retreat for New Employees during the summer after their first year of employment, with expenses paid by the School.

Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications and Requirements:

Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, optimism, and zest that are central to the character of our staff. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements:

Required:

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree with a major, minor, or comparable credential of content expertise in the primary teaching discipline
• Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning, e.g. Canvas, PowerSchool
• Competency in designing and implementing curricula to serve a student population diverse in culture, religion, and ability
• Commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
• Complete Archdiocese student safety training, sign a Code of Conduct, and pass a background check

Preferred:

• Proficient bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly preferred
• Teaching license in the primary teaching discipline
• Master's Degree in Education or content area
• Prior successful middle or high school teaching experience in an urban school
• Experience with teaching students in need of significant academic support
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues effectively