Science Teacher

Cristo Rey Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic preparatory school in Fort Worth seeks a dedicated educator for the 2026-2027 school year to teach a college preparatory curriculum while supporting students' faith formation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and a commitment to the school's mission and diverse student population. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, communicating with families, and participating in professional development. Strong technology proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in content area with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred, especially in urban or Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic, faith-based education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a college preparatory curriculum that ensures student readiness for exams.
• Develop lesson plans that drive student achievement on core assessments.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with colleagues.
• Maintain a classroom culture supportive of learning.
• Engage families with regular communication on student progress.
• Participate in professional development and collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Teaching diverse students

Technology proficiency

Google Suite

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area

Teacher certification

Tools

Google Suite

Educational technology

Job description

About Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey Fort Worth (CRFW) High School delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. Through the unique integration of rigorous academic curricula, four years of professional work experience, and support to and through college, Cristo Rey students are achieving their aspirations for postsecondary success at rates exceeding their peers.

Founded in 2018, CRFW is the 35th school in the Cristo Rey Network, an association of 40+ schools dedicated to preparing students for attending and graduating from four-year colleges and universities. Our vision is to set students up to lead futures grounded in faith, purpose, and service. At CRFW, students and families see Cristo Rey as an investment in their future.

Who We Are:

• Values-Driven: We educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.
• Growth Opportunities and Community: We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth, including a schedule with additional planning and collaboration time.
• Invested Students and Engaged Families: Our students’ families seek out our schools.
• National Network: Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement.

Position Summary

Join an innovative, dynamic, and mission-based school which values our faculty and students. Members of the Cristo Rey Fort Worth Faculty are primarily responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of learning and want to be a part of a transformative educational community like no other in the area.

What You’ll Do

• Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students while also ensuring their readiness for College Board exams
• Implement rigorous, engaging, high-impact lessons that accelerate student growth and differentiate for students
• Develop annual, unit, and lesson plans that drive student-achievement gains on core assessments, including Cristo Rey Network end-of-course and SAT assessments
• Maintain a classroom culture and practices that support student learning
• Design formative and summative standards-based assessments, complete in-depth analysis of student performance on them, and implement appropriate instructional responses to assessment results
• Reflect on teaching practices through regular coaching meetings guided by the TRU Framework and research-based best practices
• Communicate regularly to families about the progress of students
• Support the faith formation of students through, but not limited to, attending Mass, attending retreats, and leading prayer
• Model values consistent with Catholic education and service to others
• Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
• Willing to work a longer academic day and year
• Offer tutoring before and after school
• Participate in continuing professional development, including school-wide and department-specific best practices and initiatives for instruction and student support
• Participate actively in the professional community through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts
• Partner with the full Cristo Rey community to further the mission as a college preparatory school
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Principal

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • Preferred in content area and/or
  • Combined with relevant work experience
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School
• Design and implement curricula to serve a student population diverse in culture, religion, and ability
• Able to connect with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families
• Proficient using technology to advance teaching and learning (Google Suite at minimum)
• Available to begin working in the 2026-2027 school year (starting in July)
• Complete VIRTUS training, sign a Code of Conduct, and pass a background check
• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience in an urban or Catholic school secondary education setting preferred
• Teacher certification preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic, faith-based education

Our Commitment

Christo Rey Fort College Prep is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate in and contribute to the success of the school and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. CRFW does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, religion, disability, veteran status, and age.