Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

SJND is always on the lookout for energetic and qualified teachers who would like to be in our Teacher eligibility pool for when positions become open. Courses to be taught are based on student interest and current faculty availability.

Our Mission

Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood residential community in Alameda, and minutes away from downtown Oakland, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND), a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

Eight Essential Characteristics of a Teacher at SJND

Teachers at SJND … 

• support the values of a Catholic education and the school mission while also respecting religious plurality and cultural diversity;
• love working with young people, are relational and student-centered, and are committed to the success of their whole person;
• take creative initiative, are self-directed, and are solutions oriented;
• engage in colleague collaboration in a spirit of authentic communication;
• are coachable and receive constructive feedback in a spirit of maintaining a growth mindset;
• are reflective in their practice, are able to pivot and adapt, and are comfortable with change and transition;
• are lifelong learners who engage with current educational research and practice;
• are proponents of or aspire toward 21st Century Learning Practices that include: Standards Based Learning, Culturally Responsive Learning, Restorative Justice, Universal Design, and Trauma Informed approaches, all through a lens of Equity and Justice.

The Call

We have a year round open call for teachers in all subjects including English, Languages Other Than English, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, Theology, Physical Education, and Multi-Disciplinary areas.

Eligibility

• Prior teaching experience working with young people is preferred;
• California Teaching Credential (or a commitment to obtain one within three years of hire) is preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in the selected discipline (or closely related field) is required;
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field is preferred;
• Standard health and background checks including Department of Justice fingerprinting is required.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is between $57,000 and $96,120 and is dependent upon attained education, credentials, qualifications, and experience.  The school offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes participation in the Diocese of Oakland pension plan (8% employer contribution) and retirement program (403b), and full medical, visual, and dental plans.

The Application Process

Please submit a single PDF document containing:

1.  A cover letter addressing each of the following items ...  

• How your own values and passions connect with our school mission; 

• How your educational practices align with any of our Eight Essential Characteristics of a Teacher at SJND;

• How you hope to grow as an educator if hired at SJND.

2.  Your resume or CV.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and we will review them in the order in which they are received.   You will be contacted if you are selected to participate in our interview process.  Otherwise, if there are no current openings, your materials will be kept on file.   We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.