What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 School Year AP English Teacher position at Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory?
Description
Cristo Rey Network Mission
The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.
Our Beliefs About Teaching
Nothing is as important as a teacher and what goes on between a teacher and student, minute to minute, lesson to lesson, day to day. Teachers are the important element in any school– more important than good leadership, nice facilities, or class size.
We believe that teaching is:
Important
Complex
Knowledge-Based
Inherently Interesting
Enhanced by Collegiality
Key Responsibilities
? Design and deliver a robust AP English curriculum aligned with College Board standards and school goals.
? Teach AP English Language and/or AP English Literature, emphasizing advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills.
? Provide differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs, ensuring academic growth and achievement for all learners.
? Prepare students for AP exams through effective teaching strategies, practice assessments, and individualized feedback.
? Foster a classroom environment that promotes active learning, respect, and collaboration.
? Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, maintaining accurate and timely records.
? Engage students in critical discussions about diverse texts, authors, and cultural perspectives.
? Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to align instruction with school objectives and best practices.
? Participate in professional development opportunities, faculty meetings, and school events as required.
? Support the Cristo Rey model, integrating work-study experiences with classroom instruction and fostering students’ personal, academic, and professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a Ten Month (10) full-time position with benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and 403b plan. Compensation is based on education and experience.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in education and relevant content area
- Demonstrated ability to connect with historically underserved students and families
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in education and relevant content area
- 3 years teaching experience serving a similar student population
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience teaching AP English
- AP Certification or ability to obtain one before the 2025-2026 SY
