Social Sciences Teacher High School

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic innovative and engaging SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHER specializing in History with great classroom management skills for our high school campus (grades 9-12) in West Hills California. This is a full-time position starting in the Fall of 2026.

The Successful Candidate

• Has experience teaching both College Prep. History and AP History in High School and will have delivered lessons that build students understanding and application of historical thinking skills.
• Has experience of developing students ability to analyze evaluate and synthesize historical concepts and sources.
• Has proven experience of teaching contemporary skills that allow students to flourish in a diverse range of academic professional and cultural contexts.
• Knows how to apply the principles of backward design and implement lessons that enable all students to succeed and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches five sections where courses can range across all levels including and up to AP History (the School currently offers AP United States and AP World History).
• Under the supervision of the vice principals teaches a standards-based a timely manner 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.
• 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 Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) (can provide training) EdTech Apps such as Nearpod Formative AP Classroom and other collaborative and productivity tools (*Note: All students use a school-issued Lenovo Thinkpad tablet daily)
• Is knowledgeable about new trends and developments in educational theory instructional strategies and assessment.
• Participates in and attends campus life events including supervision lunch activities liturgies assemblies etc.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for teaching History and related disciplines at the secondary level and is skilled at working with high-school aged students.
• A minimum of a bachelors degree in the subject discipline is required. A teaching credential and/or a Masters degree in the subject discipline is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience especially in a Catholic educational setting is preferred; however relevant experience in the field is also strongly considered.
• Is comfortable delivering instruction on campus via remote learning and/or in a hybrid model.
• 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 teaching/learning health and well-being of all stakeholders.

Benefits:

Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical dental and vision coverages life insurance long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement plan with matching contributions starting day one and voluntary supplemental life insurance.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: Any applicant who needs help or needs accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at .

About Chaminade

Since 1952 Chaminade has been a place where students are known challenged and inspired to become their best selves. Rooted in our Catholic and Marianist traditions we guide young people to grow in faith pursue academic excellence and develop the confidence and character to lead lives of purpose and compassion.

Chaminade is one school with two campuses: our middle school (grades 68) in Chatsworth and our high school (grades 912) in West Hills. Across both campuses we guide students on an educational journey that prepares them to lead with integrity empathy and faith.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love learn and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith academic excellence and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared inspired and equipped to:

• Share Gods love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn adapt and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

Core Values:

Rooted in our Marianist tradition uniting us in purpose and action:

• Love of God
• Discipleship of Jesus
• Mary as a Model
• Service to Others
• Student-Centered
• Inclusivity
• Leadership
• Innovation

Chaminades Commitment to Diversity

As a Catholic Marianist school with a mission to inspire young people to love learn and lead we believe in the inherent dignity of all people. We recognize the transformative power of education to also inspire students to use empathy knowledge and courage to uphold human rights and social justice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to an individuals race color sex (including pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history) military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

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