School science teacher

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, 10-Month
REPORTS TO: Principal


Loyola High School of Detroit is a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition. We nurture a culture of hope and academic success for young men challenged by an urban environment and prepare them to be men of Christian love, justice, and service who act with integrity, compassion, and courage. The focus of our mission is to prepare young men for high school graduation, college acceptance, and future contributions to family and community as “Men for Others, Men for Detroit.”


PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement creative lessons and inspire students to learn.
• Teach and develop student skills and processes.
• Demonstrate instructional practices that engage students in conceptual thinking, promote problem solving and creativity, and challenge students to achieve high standards of content mastery.
• Take ownership for student academic progress and show an active interest in student achievement.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt delivery to meet the needs of students with varying academic skill levels.
• Communicate timely and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Collaborate with staff and other professionals to plan lessons and meet student needs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Understanding of Ignatian pedagogy and commitment to Jesuit values.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management,and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with educational technology and data-driven decision-making.
• High enthusiasm for the mission of Loyola High School.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area and Michigan teaching certification or pathway to certification required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• The candidate should provide a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.