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2020-2021 Teacher Applications

Cristo Rey Richmond High School is seeking teachers for the 2020-2021 academic year!

Cristo Rey Richmond High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Cristo Rey Richmond High School will soon be a part of the largest network of high schools in the country that exclusively serve families of limited economic means.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRRHS TEACHING CANDIDATE

Aligned with the schools Catholic identity and mission to foster the academic and spiritual growth of high school students to become men and women of faith, purpose and service.

Driven to work for justice on behalf of urban students who wish to have a Catholic college preparatory education

Values the corporate work study experience as a place of learning and growth for students

Belief that every child is deserving of an excellent education that prepares them for college and life beyond college

Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue and the ability to self-reflect

Collaborative in advancement of the mission

Belief in data-driven instruction

Ability to connect with and engage urban students and families

RESPONSIBILITIES (CULTURAL)

Uphold the Cristo Rey mission, vision and values

Embrace school-wide systems and promote high standards of behavior

Collaborate with school leadership, providing input to school programs

Actively participate in professional development sessions

Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents and students

Be committed to a longer school day and calendar year

Adhere to professional guidelines as indicated in the staff handbook

Participate in school-wide culture and faith formation events

Perform other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES (INSTRUCTIONAL)

Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment

Plan rigorous lessons aligned to the prescribed standards

Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners

Adhere to a scope and sequence

Implement feedback from administrators and instructional leaders regarding lesson plan design and/or implementation

Support instruction with school-wide supplemental programs

Maintain grade books and meet grade reporting deadlines

Communicate with families regarding student academics and behavior

Utilize planning periods for the advancement of student academics

Tutor students in need of remediation

APPLICATION PROCESS

A complete application will include:

Resume

Cover Letter: Please write a letter (limited to 2 pages) that answers the following:Describe your philosophy of education and how you would put it into practice at Cristo Rey

What attracts you to the Cristo Rey mission? How do you feel you are a match for this unique opportunity to be an instructor at Cristo Rey Richmond High School?

What challenges do you anticipate in being a member of the teaching staff at Cristo Rey Richmond High School during the founding years? In what ways can you add to the richness of the program?

What (in your background) prepares you to relate to and teach students of limited economic means?

References: Please list 3 professional references (include email address and phone number)

Please email your completed application as an attached PDF to teachingapps@cristoreyrichmond.org

with the subject title Teaching Application 2020-2021.”

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