Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic
means, of any faith or creed, to become men and women for and with others. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum,
integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate prepared for college and life.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
High School Science Instructor (Chemistry and Physics)
Location:
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, Atlanta, GA
Position Type:
Full-Time for School year 2026-2027
Reports to:
Assistant Principal of Academics
Responsibilities/Main Duties
Responsibility
This position is responsible for the instruction and evaluation of students, providing student feedback, maintaining good order in
the classroom by managing student conduct, taking daily attendance, and providing a moral and ethical role model both in and
out of the school.
Instructional Practice and Student Development
- Plan for instruction of assigned courses in content area by developing annual, unit, and daily lesson plans aligned with the
Cristo Rey Network’s standards-based curriculum.
- Deliver essential content as outlined in the course description and required by the Department Head.
- Differentiate instruction based on student learning styles and needs.
- Evaluate students frequently using best practices of authentic assessments, both formative andsummative.
- Work with other faculty and administrators to analyze results and refocus instruction based on student needs, interests, and
gaps in learning.
- Record daily student attendance.
- Keep grades up-to-date in Blackbaud.
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Maintain positive rapport with students.
- Participate in the school’s professional learning community and instructional coaching.
- Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student work and reflect on teaching practices.
- Provide student support services to include tutoring, re-teaching, and extension during school office hours.
- Set high expectations for student development and ensure all students develop grade-level proficiency to prepare for success
in college.
- Attend to parent concerns and communicate with parents when necessary in a manner that is timely, professional, and
compassionate.
- Interact professionally with adults and students within the guidelines of the Boundaries Policy.
- Participate in Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, and other duties as assigned.
- Some nights and weekends may be required.
- Be present in a classroom or designated area during the assigned times from 7:15 AM – 4:15 PM.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Understand and appreciate the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program.
- Commit to growing your own cultural competency and developing an appreciation of the diverse cultural background and
experiences of our families.
- Consider serving as a moderator/coach of at least one student club or athletic team.
- Serve on faculty committees, as needed; offer instructional coaching; visit classrooms.
- Act as a chaperone/leader of field trips, immersion experiences, retreats, service opportunities, and other activities.
- Fill-in as a substitute teacher for absent teachers.
- Participate in grade-level meetings to coordinate curriculum across the content area and better understand student needs.
- Communicate regularly with parents/families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school
partnership.
- Understand your own teaching practice as developmental; tap into available resources from colleagues and external sources
to continually reflect on and improve your teaching.
