Description
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ABOUT LOYOLA
Loyola High School is a premier Catholic, Jesuit all-boys high school in Los Angeles that is ranked the Best All-Boys High School in California. Our faculty are Reflective, Open to Growth, and Committed to Justice, living out the Profile of a Loyola Educator as they form young leaders.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We seek a qualified mission-aligned Computer Science/Robotics/Innovation Teacher eager to join a thriving Jesuit learning community. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogically distinguished instruction and effective communication and collaboration, with a professional desire for continuous improvement and innovation.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and deliver rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction for 5 sections in a college-preparatory environment, utilizing best practices in pedagogy and technology to accelerate and deepen student learning.
- Design and utilize formative and summative assessments, providing timely constructive feedback oriented towards student growth and continuous improvement.
- Actively participate as an integral member of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to plan, evaluate programs, and collaborate on enhancing professional practice.
- Establish and maintain a culture of respect and a functional learning environment that supports the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis (care for the whole person), valuing and treating students with empathy.
- Support the schools’ Jesuit, Catholic formational mission by assisting with retreats, school-wide liturgies, and community service programs.
- Actively engage beyond the classroom by moderating co-curricular activities and/or clubs.
- Fulfill assigned administrative duties, including exam proctoring, classroom substitutions, yard supervision, and prefecting at athletic or student events.
Primary Teaching Assignment: 5 sections in Computer Programming, Robotics/ Freshmen Innovation Electives.
Secondary Capacity: Ability to teach General Math or other advanced math topics including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus if needed is required to provide maximum scheduling flexibility, though the core assignment is Computer Science/Robotics/Innovation.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired): A CA teaching credential or completion of a teacher preparation program. Experience teaching in a high school setting. Graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A strong commitment to advancing Loyola’s mission and a deep appreciation for the School’s history, achievements, and aspirations.
- Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and a deep understanding of assessment and evaluation techniques to support student learning.
- Possess effective instructional and classroom management skills in order to maintain a functional learning environment.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students to succeed at college-preparatory levels.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate effective professional relationships with students, colleagues, and parents in support of student success.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity with diverse groups across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender, and other identifiers.
- Ability to use critical-thinking skills to solve complex problems, with a willingness to challenge assumptions and explore new approaches to student learning.
- Proficiency with technology, including the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PPT, and Outlook), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).
