Middle School ELA, Social Studies, and Religion Teacher

Description

School Name: Holy Trinity School

Location: 509 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA 92019

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: $52,000/yr.

Looking for a higher calling? Holy Trinity School in El Cajon, California, is seeking a passionate, mission‑driven teacher to join us.

Holy Trinity School in El Cajon is a Catholic school that partners with parents to form students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and physically within a close‑knit community often described as a “family.” Rooted in the example of the Holy Trinity and the mission of the Catholic Church, the school emphasizes prayer, virtue, sacramental life, and strong family relationships while providing a liberal arts education grounded in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Through small class sizes, personalized instruction, and an integrated curriculum that connects all subjects to God’s creation and plan of salvation, Holy Trinity seeks to help each child flourish academically and spiritually. The school also fosters lasting friendships among families through community events, enrichment programs, parish involvement, and a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of its Catholic community.

Holy Trinity is looking for a dedicated educator who brings an unwavering commitment to helping every child achieve their God‑given potential. This position will teach middle school English language arts, social studies, and religion across combination classes in grades 5/6 and 7/8. Subject assignments may be adjusted based on the collective strengths of our instructional team.

• Preparing and implementing rigorous lesson plans that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Creating and maintaining a learning environment where every child feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow.
• Supporting a school culture focused on faith, academic achievement, and virtue formation.

Holy Trinity teachers must possess a commitment to partner with families, a dedication to serve all students, and a desire to seek and implement feedback and grow professionally.

• Plan, personalize, and execute lesson plans in assigned content areas.
• Lead instruction using a rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive.
• Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.
• Engage in an ongoing data‑driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
• Achieve meaningful student achievement and growth results aligned with the school’s mission and annual goals.
• Implement school‑wide systems for academics, culture, and character formation.
• Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to love learning, act with integrity, and make exceptional academic gains.
• Participate in up to three weeks of summer training before school’s opening.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Help students develop a personal relationship with Christ, and work to grow in one’s own relationship with Christ.

• A deep commitment to living and sharing the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God‑given dignity.
• A desire to participate in ongoing Catholic faith formation and fellowship opportunities.
• Unassailable integrity and commitment to the school’s mission and vision.
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence.
• An unwavering determination to be better today than yesterday.
• Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles, and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences.
• Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor.

• At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required (a teaching license is not required).
• A passion for being part of a team‑oriented,…