High School English Teacher: Inspire & Collaborate

LA Catholics; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 47,402 - 81,613; Full time

Job summary

Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, California, is seeking a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. Candidates should be team players, able to collaborate with colleagues and passionate about teaching English, with strong organizational and class management skills.

A BA, CCSS familiarity, and teaching credential are required; AP English experience is a plus. The role involves curriculum development, regular grade updates, and effective communication with parents, staff,

Qualifications

• BA in English or related field required.
• California Teaching Credential or Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching at high school level; AP English experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and online grading tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach English at the high school level.
• Use diverse assessments to track learning (formative, summative, benchmarks).
• Develop syllabi, unit plans, final assessments and grades by deadlines.
• Use inquiry-based approaches and collaborate to analyze data for instruction improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty to align with English department goals and school mission.
• Maintain Gradebook weekly and communicate with parents and counselors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Instructional strategies

Education

BA in English

California Teaching Credential

Masters in subject or related field

Tools

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Google Classroom

Blackboard

Turnitin

Job description

Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, California, is seeking a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. Candidates should be team players, able to collaborate with colleagues and passionate about teaching English, with strong organizational and class management skills.

A BA, CCSS familiarity, and teaching credential are required; AP English experience is a plus. The role involves curriculum development, regular grade updates, and effective communication with parents, staff,