High School Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston seeks a dedicated faculty member to advance educational equity by preparing students for college success within a faith-centered environment.

The role emphasizes rigorous, culturally responsive instruction, strong family partnerships, and ongoing curriculum development. Applicants with experience in marginalized communities and Spanish proficiency are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• State of Texas Teacher's Certification strongly preferred, or must have a Bachelor's Degree in the content area and at least 12 credit hours in education.
• 3-5 years teaching experience in marginalized communities preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons with a culturally relevant lens for predominantly first generation, low-income students.
• Utilize data-driven instruction and analysis of student assessment data to adjust teaching strategies.
• Incorporate Ignatian pedagogy to design effective classroom experiences.
• Set and maintain high academic expectations for all students.
• Design and update course curriculum using backwards planning and assessment data.
• Foster relationships with families and communicate to facilitate open communication.
• Hold weekly tutorial hours to provide additional instruction and support to individual students.
• Adhere to mastery-based grading; update grades in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents of students failing class.
• Build rapport and trust with students; redirect behavior as needed.
• Develop professionally by collaborating with colleagues and participating in PD.
• Support mission to inspire students from limited economic resources to succeed in college and lead communities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Texas teaching certification preferred

Tools

Education credentialing standards

Job description

Job Summary

Members of the Cristo Rey Jesuit Faculty are committed to the mission of promoting educational equity by preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. Our teachers build an environment that is not only academically rigorous, but is also one that centers Catholic values to empower students to lead futures grounded in faith, purpose, and service. Faculty work intentionally to embody and instill in our students Cristo Rey Jesuit's values of being open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, committed to justice, and work-experienced.

Department

Academics

FLSA Classification

Salary/Exempt

Employee Type

FT/10-mo

Reports to

Principal

Job Summary

Members of the Cristo Rey Jesuit Faculty are committed to the mission of promoting educational equity by preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. Our teachers build an environment that is not only academically rigorous, but is also one that centers Catholic values to empower students to lead futures grounded in faith, purpose, and service. Faculty work intentionally to embody and instill in our students Cristo Rey Jesuit's values of being open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, committed to justice, and work-experienced.

Faculty are primarily responsible for planning, facilitating, and assessing student learning; creating strong partnerships with families; and actively participating in the ongoing development of the curriculum materials for the courses taught. Faculty are developed and supported via ongoing feedback and professional development sessions throughout the school year. Members of the Cristo Rey Jesuit faculty seek ways to teach and model being men and women for others. They interact in a positive and caring way with students and take an active position in celebrating and upholding the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit.

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds and talents. Successful applicants see teaching as a vocation and will be caring, justice-oriented, innovative, collaborative, open to growth self-starters who work intentionally to ensure all students realize their potential for greatness. Preference is given to candidates willing to get involved in the school community by moderating clubs, coaching athletic teams, and serving as adult leaders on retreats.

Primary Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop rigorous lessons in subject area through a culturally relevant lens for predominantly first generation, low-income students
• Utilize data-driven instruction and analysis of student assessment data to adjust teaching strategies as needed
• Incorporate Ignatian pedagogy in order to design more effective classroom experiences
• Set and maintain high academic expectations for all students
• Design and update course curriculum using backwards planning and assessment data
• Foster relationships with families and communicate to better facilitate open communication
• Hold weekly tutorial hours to provide additional instruction and support to individual students
• Adhere to mastery-based grading policy; update grades in a timely manner
• Communicates with parents of students failing class
• Build appropriate rapport and trust with students; redirect student behavior as needed
• Develop professionally by working with other teachers and leaders to improve student learning, participating in professional development, and providing and receiving feedback from school leaders
• Commit to our mission to inspire and prepare students of limited economic resources to succeed in college and lead their communities as compassionate, committed, and competent men and women for others for the greater glory of God
• Participate in the school community through supervision duties, retreats, and special events

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred
• State of Texas Teacher's Certification strongly preferred, or must have a Bachelor's Degree in the content area and at least 12 credit hours in education. Candidates without state certification must complete state certification within the first two years of employment
• 3-5 years teaching experience in marginalized communities preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Christo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston and Cristo Rey Work Study Program, Inc are equal opportunity employers.