Canyon Heights Academy is more than just a school. It is a Christ-centered educational community of excellence focused on the Integral Formation of our students, forming them to lead lives rooted in Christ and offering them the experience of joy that comes with becoming His apostles. As a Catholic community, we are eager to help our students, faculty, and parents exercise their Christian leadership by building Christ’s kingdom and impacting the culture in which we live. Our mission is to form strong, authentic Catholic leaders who will live out their faith and transform society. For more detailed information about Canyon Heights Academy, visit our website at http://canyonheightsacademy.com/.
Qualifications
The teacher must meet the following qualifications:
a. University education degree, with a postgraduate degree preferred
b. Valid Teaching licensing
c. Minimum of two years’ teaching experience (preferred)
d. Leadership and teamwork capabilities
e. Excellent communication and organization skills
f. Skill for transmitting knowledge and the ability to stimulate a desire to learn in all subject areas of language arts, math, history, science and religion
g. Excellent social qualities, having a firm and kind character
h. Capacity for managing groups
i. Honesty and faithful support of the school
j. If teaching Catholic Formation, the teacher must be a practicing Catholic with an excellent moral reputation and apostolic zeal for working for the Church
Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the teacher include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. Maintaining a high standard of academic excellence in accord with the vision and mission of the academy and the methodology of Integral Formation SM
b. Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum and methodology as described in the RC School Principles
c. Exercising students in the development of their intellectual skills and abilities
d. Motivating students to continual personal improvement
e. Assessing student work and giving timely and appropriate feedback; communicating any issues to parents and the vice principal in a timely manner
f. Maintaining regular and professional communication with parents concerning student academic progress and development of integral formation; maintaining accurate documentation of all communication with parents concerning their children’s academic or behavioral issues
g. Maintaining an effective and formative learning environment within the classroom according to school guidelines; monitoring the classroom and school environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe, and in good condition
h. Implementing differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of the students
i. Communicating and encouraging academic excellence and the principles of Integral Formation SM among colleagues
j. Supporting and maintaining positive school culture and mystique through personal example
k. Making continual progress in personal professional growth and development; actively participating in all school-sponsored professional development
l. Liaising with other professionals including the dean of students, chaplain, front office administration, as required
Please provide the following:
● Resume
● A copy of your transcript, including proof of graduation, from an accredited postsecondary university.
● Letter(s) of Reference (Please provide two (2) letters of reference)
● Other (Single Subject Teaching Credential, or be in the process of obtaining one,
for the State of California)
We offer competitive pay with benefits in a very supportive environment. For more information or to apply, please contact Mrs. Estela Zeik at ezeik@chamail.net.
Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to undergo background checks, LiveScan fingerprinting, and TB testing.
Thank you for your interest!