Social Science Teacher

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 part-time (3/5) Social Science Teacher position beginning August 2024. Working at Bellarmine 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 three sections in the Social Science Department; position will teach a combination of World History at the sophomore level and/or other classes in the Social Science Department as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues on Social Science curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Fulfill periodic substitution and prefecting responsibilities
• Abide by all school policies and regulations
• Complete other duties and/or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of research-based best practices for teaching Social Science
• Familiarity with Social Science standards (eg from the CA Department of Education or the National Council for the Social Studies)
• 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
• Self-directed with proven ability to assume responsibility, work independently, creatively solve problems, and move work/projects to completion with minimal supervision
• 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
• Ability to perform the job safely with respect to others, property, and individual safety

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Teaching (or similar degree)
• Single Subject Credential in Social Science (or similar credential)
• Experience teaching Advanced Placement History courses
• Experience teaching at the high school level

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds regularly, 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 as needed
• 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 is classified as a regular, part-time, exempt position
• This position pays according to our established faculty salary scale, available here (This is a part time position, as such, pay would be a percentage of faculty scale)
• This position is eligible to participate in Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package
• This is not a telecommuting position
• This position will begin work early August to prepare for the school year and is to be completed in accordance with the published school calendar as instructed by the school’s administration
• Due to BCP’s recruitment timeline for this position, applications received by May 6, 2024 will be given priority for review and consideration. Applications received afterwards may be reviewed but this is not guaranteed.

To Apply Online:

Please complete the Bellarmine Faculty Application Form located on our employment web page under Employment Applications and upload all applicant materials (Staff 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.