High School English Teacher (Junipero Serra High School, Gardena)

Job Summary

Junipero Serra High School is seeking a passionate, faith-filled, and student-centered English Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence and the mission of Catholic education, creating a classroom environment that inspires critical thinking, effective communication, and a lifelong love of reading and writing. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to support student growth while fostering a culture rooted in faith, respect, integrity, compassion, and service. Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional practices, a commitment to building meaningful relationships with students, and a desire to help young men and women grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree required (preferably in English, Literature, Education, or a related field).
-Valid California Teaching Credential and/or Master's degree preferred.
-At least two years of teaching experience in a comprehensive high school setting.
-Experience teaching a range of high school English courses; experience teaching Honors, AP English Language and Composition, and/or AP English Literature and Composition is preferred.
-Strong knowledge of curriculum development, writing instruction, literary analysis, and differentiated instructional practices.
-Commitment to integrating technology to enhance teaching and student learning.
-Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

Desired Qualifications
-Master's degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field.
-California Single Subject Credential in English.
-Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) English courses.
-Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish) preferred.
-Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.

A commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and academically rigorous learning environment rooted in the values of Catholic education.