What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education and Health Teacher 25-26 School Year position at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Baltimore?
About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJ), we provide a career-focused, college preparatory education rooted in the Catholic tradition, welcoming students from economically limited backgrounds. Our approach integrates rigorous academics, a four-year work experience program, and comprehensive college support. Through collaboration with educators, businesses, and communities, we empower students of diverse faiths to achieve lifelong success. CRJ students consistently surpass their peers in postsecondary success.
Who We Are:
- Mission-Driven:We provide opportunities for everyone to develop in the faith traditions in which each root one’s soul, and we encourage the integration of Jesuit spirituality and Catholic ideals into our service for the benefit of our young scholars.
- Growth and Recognition: CRJ has a partnership with Loyola University Maryland, providing a 100% tuition discount for employees enrolled in a graduate program pursuing an advanced degree. Teachers receive a $2,500 retention bonus every 5 years as appreciation for their continued commitment.
- Corporate Work Study Program: Our Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) offers students a unique, student-centered, real-world professional opportunity that plays a crucial role in their overall formation. CWSP serves as a bridge, demystifying the professional world for our students.
Position Summary
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is seeking dedicated, intellectually curious and mission-driven educators who are open to growth, committed to equity and inclusion, and who reflect and/or celebrate our rich cultural diversity. As part of the faculty, they will have an opportunity to continue to develop one of Baltimore’s most promising educational options for young people. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of best practices in the teaching and learning of Physical Education/Health as well as experience in the classroom or in education. They will also have experience working with students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Reports to: School Principal
What You’ll Do
- *Develop grade appropriate health and physical education curriculum
- Teach the health & physical education curriculum to 5-6 sections
- Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.
- Develop standards-based, data-driven annual, unit, and lesson plans.
- Plan and implement rigorous, engaging, high-impact lessons that accelerate student growth and differentiate for the needs of individual students.
- Develop assessments linked to course standards, analyze student performance, and design appropriate instructional responses to assessment results.
- Reflect on teaching practices through regular instructional coaching meetings.
- Communicate regularly with parents/families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship.
- Participate in the school’s wellness initiative by contributing to the project team and collaborating with colleagues from other areas of the school to plan and implement new strategies to improve all aspects of student health.
- Participate in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including attending campus ministry retreats, supporting work study initiatives, and leading student clubs.
- Supervise students within the classroom and other assigned areas.
- Participate actively in the professional community through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, openness to growth, dedication, drive, flexibility, creativity, love, joy, and resilience that are central to the character of our staff. In addition they will meet or exceed the following requirements:
- A genuine and strong commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.
- Competency in designing and implementing curricula to serve a heterogeneous student population diverse in culture, religion, and ability.
- Proficiency in using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online textbooks, and educational websites).
- Strong interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Complete Virtus training and pass a background check.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is an equal-opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a mission-driven culture that values community and initiative. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in or related to assigned courses.
- Teacher certification preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in subject area.
- Prior successful high school teaching experience is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as:
- Functioning in classroom space – walking, sitting, standing, reaching;
- Must be able to sit for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing;
- Must be able to stand for up to two hours instructing a classroom of learners;
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs on a frequent basis.
- Cover letter expressing interest in this position;
- Three references including name, title, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of each;
Experience: Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
Pay: $51,000 - $64,000
403b Retirement Plan: We offer a competitive 403(b) retirement plan to help you save for the future, with employer matching contributions available.
Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage is provided, ensuring access to quality medical care for you and your family
Dental and Vision Insurance: Our dental and vision plans cover essential services, promoting overall health and welll-being.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous vacation vacation policy with 10 days per year as well as 5 personal days per year to support work-life balance.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,000 - $64,000