Justin-Siena is seeking a full-time high school Religious Studies teacher for the 2023-24 school year. The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching five sections of Religious Studies;
• Collaborating within the Religious Studies Department to develop and deliver our curriculum;
• Teaching tenants of the Catholic faith and beliefs to students of a variety of religious backgrounds;
• Serving on teams to develop whole-school initiatives;
• Advising a small group of students;
• Engaging meaningfully in student life or athletic programming;
• Performing weekend, evening, or overnight duties as assigned.

Above all, we seek candidates who are aligned with the school’s Lasallian Catholic mission and vision, serve as positive role models of faith as well as support the school’s ideals of inclusivity, social justice, academic excellence, and loving community. They are committed to maximizing the holistic growth of all students.

Qualifications

Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing. Candidates must possess demonstrated competence in the content area as well as research-based best pedagogical practices. A degree in Theology required; an advanced degree is preferred. Preference will be given to those with upper division experience in independent schools, particularly those in the Catholic tradition. Preference will also be given to those with the ability to teach all courses from Scripture to World Religions and who have a keen interest in incorporating appropriate innovative technologies. We seek an active interest in developing courses with substantive interdisciplinary, experiential, and service components.

We seek candidates with track records of positive, professional collaboration in team settings. An understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents is necessary; therefore, we seek a healthy combination of positivity, flexibility, energy, creativity, and sense of humor. We seek demonstrated experience working in a diverse, inclusive community and strong cross-cultural competency skills.

To Apply

Please email a resume, letter of interest, contact information for three references, and an Employment Application (found on the Employment page of the Justin-Siena website) to the Assistant to the Administrative Team, Ms. Jamie Powell, jpowell@justin-siena.org

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Salary scale is $55,400 to $102,500 depending on education and experience.

School policy prohibits discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, gender, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.

About Justin-Siena High School

Justin-Siena is a co-educational independent Catholic High School sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. We serve over 625 students from the Napa Valley as well as the neighboring Solano and Sonoma counties. We have a strong commitment to serve those who could not otherwise afford a quality Catholic secondary school experience with one third of our student body receiving tuition assistance. The school operates a small residential on-campus boarding program for both domestic and international students as well as an international host family program. We offer a college preparatory curriculum, a competitive interscholastic athletic program, a highly regarded performing arts department, and an array of co-curricular opportunities. The campus is comprised of almost 40 acres and situated in northwest corner of the city of Napa.

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