English Teacher - Middle School - Long Term Sub - Fall 2025

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic and engaging Long Term Sub ENGLISH TEACHER for our middle school campus (grades 68 in Chatsworth California. This is a fulltime position as a longterm substitute for the Fall 2025.

The successful candidate has experience and expertise using researchbased and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to teach middle school English. Chaminade English teachers support and instruct students to develop analytical and evaluative thinking reading and writing skills. Therefore the successful candidate has a solid understanding of literacy instruction and can instruct students in reading and critically analyzing a wide variety of contemporary and classical literary fiction and nonfiction texts. Chaminade English courses examine the knowledge histories and experiences of diverse groups of people. Therefore a successful candidate knows how to design and implement highinterest lessons that allow students to see themselves in the curriculum voice their own stories and learn about perspectives that differ from their own.

In addition to teaching literary texts the successful candidate has experience and expertise teaching ondemand and multistep short and long form informational creative and argumentative writing pieces. The successful candidate can teach students to be critical consumers of information by teaching research skills including how to evaluate the credibility of sources and information how to examine issues through different perspectives and how to organize and present their research using digital productivity and presentation tools.

In addition to teaching responsibilities Chaminade educators are involved in the life of the school which includes leading a student advisory group; supporting and participating in our campuswide House system; being present and participating at student activities and assemblies; attending faculty department and gradelevel meetings; performing supervision duties during lunch before and/or after school; and participating in faith activities including Masses prayer services staff retreats and student retreats. Although not required preference is given to qualified candidates interested in coaching moderating an afterschool extracurricular activity and/or moderating a student club.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches five sections 2 7th grade literature and 3 8th grade English classes.
• Under the supervision of the vice principals teaches standardsbased (California state and Archdiocesan) curriculum. In a timely manner and in accordance with school and department policies plans lessons; provides feedback and grades on assignments; maintains grades attendance and other school records; and communicates with students their families and counselors when students need support.
• Collaborates with department members and course counterpart(s) to evaluate monitor and update curriculum assessment and pacing guides under the guidance of the Department Chair and the Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Ensures that instructional strategies respect students diverse social identities while still corresponding to Catholic Marianist values and the mission of the school.
• Integrates technology by using Schoology Learning Management System (LMS) Google Apps for Education Microsoft 365 and other digital collaboration and productivity tools licensed by the school *Note: All students use a schoolissued Lenovo Thinkpad tablet daily).

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelors degree is required. An advanced degree and/or teaching credential in secondary English is preferred.
• Experience teaching English at the secondary level and skilled at working with middleschool aged students.
• Prior teaching experience especially in a Catholic educational setting is preferred; however relevant experience in the field is also strongly considered.
• Wants to work in a setting committed to equity diversity and inclusion of all school stakeholders.
• Wants to work in a setting committed to balancing learning health and wellbeing of all stakeholders.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.

Salary and Benefits

This is a salaried/exempt from overtime position. Chaminade faculty are paid on a salary schedule based on degrees and years of prior teaching experience.

Application Process

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: addition candidates invited to interview are encouraged to share a curated portfolio that demonstrates their philosophy of teaching and reflects their knowledge of English instruction including samples of lessons assignments student work and assessment criteria. Portfolios may be shared digitally or via hard copy.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent coeducational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 612 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a missioncentered community with an unwavering commitment to growing ones faith serving others and ensuring the success and wellbeing of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous relevant and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

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