Science Teacher- Mercy High School

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, Burlingame, CA 94010

Mercy High School is growing and looking for new teachers to join our faculty and staff. Mercy High School, an all‑girls college‑preparatory secondary school, is hiring part‑time Science Teachers. Sections may include Chemistry, Biology, AP Environmental Science, Forensics Science, and/or Engineering courses. The teacher reports to the Science Department chairperson and Assistant Head of School for Academics and is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subjects, including executing well‑developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of students’ progress, participation in department meetings and team planning sessions, supervision of students, willingness to learn new methodology, and ability to undertake co‑curricular responsibilities.

• B.S. degree in a STEM field
• CA Secondary Teaching Credential in science
• Competency in teaching field
• 3 years teaching experience in a secondary school environment preferred
• Willingness to use or learn to use technology to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom

• Master’s Degree in teaching subject or M.A./M.S.
• Competency in G‑Suite

• Demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and the Sisters of Mercy.
• Perform as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work with a wide range of audiences.
• Show strong organizational skills, be detail‑oriented, and be able to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• Maintain technology skills and be flexible in learning new tools and strategies for formative assessment in the classroom.
• Report to the department chairperson and Assistant Head of School for Academics and coordinate teaching in one’s subject(s), including execution of well‑developed lesson plans; accurate assessment and documentation of students’ progress; participation in department meetings and team planning sessions; supervision of students; willingness to learn new methodology and technology.

• Willingness and availability to undertake co‑curricular responsibilities, including supervision of extracurricular activities after teaching hours.
• Supervision of a grade‑level advisory, fulfilling the mission and purpose of the Advisory Program.
• Position requires candidates to be on campus for training and orientation the first week of August.

Part‑time, year‑round position. This position follows the school holiday calendar. Compensation is based on a prorated percentage of the full‑time faculty salary scale ($71,470–$138,922), commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Naomi Sahourieh,  (Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Heads of School). If emailing, use the subject line “Science Teacher”.

All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)