English/Writing Teacher
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English/Writing ANTICIPATED SY 2025-2026
Job Description
Date Modified: July 2025
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Principal
Overview:
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school for students from households of low to moderate income. Cristo Rey Dallas nurtures and challenges young women and men of all faiths to recognize and realize their full potential as they grow to love God respect others and serve their community. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program which offers a weekly work study experience for all four years.
We are seeking a dedicated intellectually curious and mission driven educator who is open to growth and wants to be part of our community. Even as temporary faculty they will have the unique opportunity to help develop one of Dallass most promising educational options for young men and women from families with limited financial resources. An ideal candidate should have an appreciation of the schools mission and a commitment to the values of Catholic education and be comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community.
Anticipated Start Date:
- ASAP
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
- Teach five to six Principal-assigned class periods
- Supervise at least one extracurricular activity
- Plan and prepare curriculum-based unit and lesson plans
- Grade and record student work
- Serve as a substitute teacher for absent teachers
- Prepare correct and proctor assessments
- Participate in the instructional coaching program
- Attend conferences and orientations with students and parents
- Offer individual guidance to students
- Serve on faculty committees and observe other classrooms
- Study departmental and school data
- Attend faculty meetings
- Take part in schools religious and spiritual programs including faculty and staff retreats
Positions:
- Creative Writing Teacher
Qualifications and skills:
- A Bachelors degree
- 24 credit hours in primary teaching discipline or BA in instructional area
- 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid appropriate state certification (could be working towards it)
- Proficiency in using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning (i.e. word processing spreadsheets databases online textbooks and educational websites)
- Minimum two-year experience working as a high school or middle school teacher
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm openness and dedication
- Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administration parents and the community
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
- A passion for writing and literature
- Experience teaching writing literature or language arts is strongly preferred!
Compensation:
- Full-Time position with benefits. Salary is based on education and experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Regularly interact with students parents staff and visitors.
- Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Application Process -
If you would like to be considered for this temporary faculty position at Cristo Rey Dallas please submit one PDF document containing the following information via email to the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Hiring Committee at .
- Cover Letter and Resume
- List of 3 Professional References (including email and telephone contact information for each reference)
- Transcripts from Undergraduate and Graduate Education (This may be attached separately.)
- Responses to BOTH Essay Questions:
- Who are you (Maximum Response: 500 words)
- Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Cristo Rey Dallas team. What is good instruction (Maximum Response: 500 words)
- We believe in creating a team of experienced educators who maintain high expectations for our students and who work tirelessly to support each students learning growth and development. We believe in building a mission-driven culture that is open to growth dedicated driven flexible creative loving joyful and resilient. Our team will be comprised of individuals who are not afraid to fail who dont whine who dare to dream big and who will stop at nothing to make our dreams a reality. Our team members will push themselves to be continuously learning reflecting creating and developing. We will challenge ourselves and our students to believe to dream to lead and to serve. Why should you be part of this team (Maximum Response: 500 Words)
Employment Type
Full-Time
