Business, AI & Entrepreneurship Teacher
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program is seeking a Business, AI & Entrepreneurship Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Come join a diverse and talented faculty and staff at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program.
Don Bosco Cristo Rey delivers an affordable, accessible, career-focused college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition to students with limited resources. Every student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program where they gain professional work experience and earn money to pay for a significant portion of their own education.
In the tradition of the Salesians of Don Bosco, our pillars are Faith, Family, Future, and Fun. Our students are motivated and incredibly kind, making Don Bosco Cristo Rey a truly refreshing place to work.
Be a part of our movement. Make a real difference in your community. Join our team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Pathway Leadership & Program Development
- Serve as lead instructor and program partner for the Business and AI Pathway, helping to implement a coherent sequence of courses, co-curricular programs, extracurricular opportunities, and Corporate Work Study Program placements that prepare students for careers in business, entrepreneurship, and technology.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction and Student Training & Career Development Coordinator to refine the Business and AI pathway curriculum, ensuring it reflects emerging trends in entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
Instruction & Curriculum Implementation
- Teach courses within the Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway, including Entrepreneurship I and Entrepreneurship II / AP Business with Personal Finance.
- Implement curriculum aligned with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) or similar entrepreneurship education frameworks.
- Guide students through the development of business ideas, business plans, financial models, and venture presentations.
- Teach foundational business and financial literacy concepts, including budgeting, credit, investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth building.
- Facilitate project-based learning experiences where students identify problems, design solutions, and present ideas to peers and industry professionals.
- Assess student learning through projects, presentations, and business plan development.
AI & Innovation Integration
- Support the integration of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within business coursework, helping students explore how AI is transforming industries.
- Introduce students to the use of artificial intelligence tools in business, including how AI can support research, marketing, automation, and problem solving.
- Support students in developing simple AI-supported workflows or AI agents that address real-world business challenges.
Corporate Work Study & Industry Engagement
- Connect classroom learning with students’ Corporate Work Study Program experiences, helping students reflect on workplace skills and apply business concepts to real professional environments.
- Coordinate guest speakers, business mentors, and industry partnerships that enhance the pathway experience in coordination with the Director, Corporate Work Study Program and Student Training & Career Development Coordinator.
Student Development & Classroom Culture
- Support students in developing entrepreneurial ventures, prototypes, and business models as part of pathway coursework.
- Support students in developing professional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Assist in organizing student pitch competitions, venture showcases, or innovation challenges.
- Maintain a positive classroom culture that reflects the values and mission of Don Bosco Cristo Rey.
- Lead and oversee the school’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), including recruiting student members, coordinating meetings and activities, preparing students for competitions, and supporting leadership development.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
- Experience teaching high school students preferred
- Experience in entrepreneurship, business leadership, startups, or corporate environments strongly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
- Commitment to social justice
- Commitment to working with high school students
- Experience and sensitivity to working in a diverse multicultural environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
- The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the Catholic faith, beliefs and practices, along with an understanding of, and commitment to, the educational mission of the Archdiocese of Washington, the Salesians of Don Bosco, and the vision of the Cristo Rey Network.
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
