Long Term Substitute Teacher, Science na Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Description

Essential Functions:

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies tailored to girls’ education and inclusive of technology, hands-on activities, checks for understanding, partner/ small group collaboration, and connections to real world experiences and careers.
• Work positively and collaboratively with school personnel from multiple departments and community members.
• Develop curriculum and instructional approaches for high school Science classes. The Teacher will work with a mentor, the Department Chairperson, the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Assistant Head of School to create a safe, positive, and growth-focused learning environment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, to students, parents, guardians, and others in the OLP community as well as external constituencies.
• Assess and report on student progress throughout the year.
• Support students through scheduled office hours outside of classroom time.
• Attend monthly department, faculty, and PLC meetings; required meetings for new Teachers; and other school meetings as assigned.
• Serve as a chaperone for student events (e.g., dances) and on-campus activities (e.g., lunch, break, detention).  The number of chaperone and supervision duties are determined by the Assistant Principal of Student Life and the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. 

Requirements

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

This position requires a thorough understanding of classroom instructional principles and practices, a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, self-motivation, organization and familiarity with the mission of OLP. In addition, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Single Subject Teaching Credential (CA preferred in Single Subject Science).
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) (required), Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Comfortable working with high school students and fellow Science Department members.
• Possession of relevant computer and technology skills.
• Motivated to learn and possess flexibility in a changing environment.
• Knowledgeable of evolving pedagogy, differentiation, the use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform instruction, and curriculum tailored to girls’ learning within a Catholic setting.  
• Well versed with research and online search strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Student-centered with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Have a passion to deepen every student’s consciousness of worth and widen their possibilities for their future.

Term: February 2, 2026 - May 26, 2026

*OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if OLP is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Federal or State Emergency Declarations:

The campus of 4860 Oregon St., San Diego CA 92116 is subject to shaking from earthquake activity and sits near a low flood zone. For more information visit the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/ 

Required Hiring Documents and Clearance: 

OLP requires a cover letter, resume and application. 

Upon hiring you will be required to submit proof of current (within 60 days) negative TB test or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire, Background Clearance through LiveScan*, Valid CA Driver’s License, and provide all official transcripts.

My submission of this application authorizes the school to conduct a background investigation and authorizes release of information in connection with my application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release Academy of Our Lady of Peace and reference source from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: the local law enforcement agencies, information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange or either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions are maintained, information from the California or other State Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit and any locality to which they may refer for release of information to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving me. Furthermore, I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with Academy of Our Lady of Peace.