1st Grade Teacher

Archdiocese of San Francisco

Department of Catholic Schools

Job Posting: 1st Grade Teacher

Date: July 26, 2022

School Name: St. James Catholic School

School Address: 321 Fair Oaks, SF, CA 94110

School Background:

Administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose since 1924, Saint James Catholic School is a kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational school that has been serving the community of San Francisco for over 90 years.   We share a commitment to educating children in a faith-filled, collaborative and nurturing environment.

St. James serves families of diverse cultural and socio economic backgrounds.  We are truly a San Francisco school! Our community comes together to guide students and support families.  We accept the responsibility to help develop the gifts and talents of students, parents and staff alike.

Faculty and staff at St. James work from a place of gratitude.  Our sense of purpose stems from our Dominican roots.  The Dominican sisters of Mission San Jose laid the foundation of our school culture which we refer to as our four pillars: Study, Prayer, Community and Service.  We honor the learning process, mentor students of high character and continuously strive to improve our teaching practice.

Contact Person: Alex Endo

Position Title: Principal

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Job Description: 1st Grade Homeroom Teacher

We are seeking a qualified full-time 1st grade homeroom teacher who preferably has experience working in a Catholic private school setting.  The 1st grade teacher will be proficient in all core subject areas of math, science, English language arts, social studies and religion.  S/he will share a growth mindset, hold students to high expectations and have an aptitude for social emotional teaching.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The successful candidate will

• preferably speak Spanish to help aid in communication with families understand the mission of Catholic schools
• possess exceptional organizational skills be proficient with computer technology including word processing, google suite, google classroom, google calendar, email and a variety of teaching software (Freckle, Brain Pop, CTN, Generation Genius, to name a few..)
• have demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, empathy and care in collaboration with colleagues
• have excellent communication skills with stakeholders including parents and colleagues 
• preferably have three or more years of teaching experience with the 1st grade level
• possess a valid CA teaching credential or have a credential/license from another state
• preferably have earned a Master’s degree in Education or a related field

Our team of professionals is looking for a colleague to work as a part of a teaching family dedicated to taking students to their highest academic potential and cultivate their gifts to serve others. Teachers are dedicated to the implementation of our curriculum and the academic success of every student. Faculty have been trained in blended learning and utilize Freckle software in a classroom rotational teaching model. Therefore, St. James seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving their teaching practice while serving as a model of the Catholic faith.

Candidates will be proficient in:

• Establishing a nurturing classroom environment and practices that encourage and strengthen a strong, positive Catholic culture throughout the school.  Creating lessons that utilize Archdiocesan approved textbooks and employ methodologies and strategies inclusive to the different learning styles of the students.
  • The Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines and the California Common Core State Standards, in alignment with our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, provide the basis for instruction.

Salary/Benefits

Teachers are paid based on the published salary scale from the Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools (https://www.sfarchdiocese.org/catholicschools). Full time teachers are eligible for benefits.

To ensure the highest level of instruction for our students, training and professional development opportunities are held throughout the school year.

Statement of non-discrimination: All school staff within the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic, or national origin; pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Application Instructions:

Please mail application materials (resume, cover letter, and Archdiocesan Application) to:

Alex Endo, Principal

Saint James School

321 Fair Oaks Street San Francisco, CA 94110

Or email them to: aendo@sjssf.net