Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About

Located in the heart of Mexican town in Southwest Detroit, Detroit Cristo Rey High School (DCRHS) is a diverse learning community dedicated to educating young people from limited economic backgrounds to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Co-sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Congregation of St. Basil, our core educational beliefs center around gospel values, justice, diversity, community, integrated learning, right relationships, and care for Creation. We offer a rigorous, personalized Catholic college-preparatory curriculum, combined with a corporate work-study experience, that prepares students for success in college and beyond. DCRHS is one of 38 high schools nationwide affiliated with the Cristo Rey Network, which began more than 25 years ago with a proven education-and-work-study model. Working at DCRHS is different from working in a traditional high school environment. As an independent private school, students choose to attend DCRHS rather than being assigned to it. Our faculty and staff are the backbone of the school, and building relationships is fundamental to each student's success. The effectiveness of our program is reflected in our 100% college acceptance rate since our inaugural graduating class in 2012. Our goal is for all our students to graduate from both high school and college and to become future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the broader community.

General Description

Detroit Cristo Rey faculty serve as role models for our students, both as teachers and as adults. All employees are expected to dress and behave professionally at all times, especially when in front of students and communicating with parents. Full-time teaching assignments include teaching six classes daily, serving on one duty period (such as study hall, lunch duty, or subbing for one period), and using one assigned preparation period. Part-time teaching assignments range from 1 to 4 48-minute classes. A duty period may be required depending on the number of courses taught. The Teacher will collaborate with teachers of the same subject to ensure alignment and continuity of material, as well as with all other teachers to share best practices in techniques, technology use, and consistency of message regarding student expectations and success. Time for departmental and grade-level collaboration is built into our academic calendar. The Teacher is expected to track and communicate student performance, propose and support strategic initiatives to enhance the academic offerings and performance of the student body, and fulfill all other required tasks and responsibilities. Teachers report to the Principal; however, they will meet regularly with the Academic Dean and the Dean of Students throughout the school year. They will also work very closely with the Corporate Work Study team members to ensure a positive balance between work and school for each student. When necessary, the Teacher will collaborate with the social-emotional counselor to ensure that any student concerns unrelated to academics are communicated and addressed.

Key Areas of Responsibility

● Utilize Cristo Rey Network benchmarks to develop engaging curricular materials for each course (annual plan, lesson plans, course syllabus)
● Frequently assess student work and provide meaningful feedback
● Communicate with students and parents on academic progress
● Submit weekly lesson plans
● Prepare and lead Parent Teacher Conferences (3 times a year)
● Attend all faculty meetings
● Develop and implement a Classroom Management Strategy to maintain discipline and a positive classroom environment.
● Learn and utilize the online grading system (PowerSchool)
● Offer an Extracurricular Activity within the scheduled school day
● Attend the morning assembly (starting at 7:15) and assist with the “check-in” of assigned students
● All teachers and administrators are considered assistant disciplinarians to the Dean of Students and the Principal.

School Calendar (August-June)
Mid-August Teacher Orientation Meetings
Mid-June School year concludes

Required Attendance

● July
○ Cristo Rey Network – New Cristo Rey Teacher Workshop 3 days (Chicago)

● August
○ New Teacher Orientation Day (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) ○ All Faculty Meeting/PD
■ 3 days (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
■ 3 days (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
○ Orientation Week (7:30 –3:30 pm)
○ Faculty and Staff Retreat Day (TBD)

● Remainder of the School Year – Required Event Attendance
○ Meet the Teacher Night
○ All School Masses and/or Prayer Services
○ All Parent-Teacher Conferences
○ All Faculty Meetings
○ Fall and Spring Open Houses
○ Moderate one week of detention each semester
○ Baccalaureate Mass/Senior Honors Ceremony (June)
○ Graduation Ceremony (June)

School Day Schedule

7:30 am Prayer and Announcements
7:40 am Student workers leave for work, and all others prepare for class
7:45 am Classes begin
3:30 pm Classes end

Hours of in-school employment for all full-time teachers are Monday through Friday from 7:15 am (15 minutes before morning assembly) until 3:45 pm (15 minutes after the end of the school day); exceptions include holidays and special schedule days.

Requirements

● Bachelor’s Degree minimum in the subject matter
● Teaching Certification
● Highly Qualified status preferred
● Experience with a high school classroom environment (or equivalent)
● Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body
● Proficient in Google Workspace for Education
● Good communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to maintain calm and respectful communication with students, parents, and school staff at all times.

* We currently have no openings but are looking to build a pool of candidates in anticipation of future opportunities.