Social Studies and Religion Teacher, Saint Joseph School, 2025 - 2026 School Year

Overview

St. Joseph School in Mountain View is seeking a mission-driven middle school educator to teach Social Studies and Religion to grades 6–8. Rooted in the St. Joseph Way—known by name, supported by need, loved by all—our school nurtures the whole child through faith, academics, and character formation. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who brings a passion for history, deep respect for student voice, and a commitment to helping every learner thrive. This teacher will model and foster our core Trojan values : being Thoughtful, Responsible, Optimistic, Just, Ambitious, and Nurturing. Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional practices, the ability to differentiate for diverse learners, and a desire to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues in a supportive and joyful school environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school's philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

Finances and Operations

Collaboration and Communication

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfacto­rily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and / or Experience

Leadership Skills

Language Skills

Technical Skills

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$65,000.00 – $103,000.00 per year (based on education and experience).

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