Science Teacher

Join Cristo Rey Jesuit High School as a Science Teacher and immerse yourself in a dynamic educational environment in Milwaukee, WI. This on‑site position offers the opportunity to inspire students, cultivate a love for science, and innovate your curriculum within a faith‑based community that values excellence and supports professional growth.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is part of a national network of 41 high schools that transform urban education through a unique integration of college‑prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation. With a mission to provide affordable Catholic secondary education, the school serves 450 students and maintains a Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.

• Develop data‑driven annual, unit, and lesson plans guided by the Cristo Rey Network’s Common‑Core‑aligned standards and benchmarks, ensuring exceptional student‑achievement gains on core assessments.
• Design and administer interim assessments, perform in‑depth analysis of student performance, and collaborate with colleagues and instructional leadership to devise appropriate instructional responses.
• Execute rigorous, engaging, high‑impact lessons that accelerate student growth, monitor student understanding, effectively use technology, and incorporate character instruction.
• Build individual student relationships, communicate frequently with families, and support cura personalis (care for the whole person).
• Define and uphold school‑wide practices, routines, and norms for student behavior consistent with the school’s philosophy of respect, support, and high expectations.
• Maintain an organized, vibrant classroom that conveys warmth and order, prioritizing time management across teaching responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development, seek feedback, and independently access resources to further personal improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student data, identify needs, solve challenges, and strengthen trust within the team.
• Model values consistent with Catholic, Jesuit education and service to others.
• With administrative support, lead the development and oversight of a core supplementary role (e.g., Campus Minister, Co‑curricular Coordinator).
• Provide tutoring through the Academic Assistance Program or manage a study hall period.
• Monitor transitions, meals, and other common times, and serve as a chaperone for school events.
• Run advisory book club sessions and serve as a point of contact for advisees’ parents.
• Volunteer to coach, manage a club, plan a school‑wide event, or otherwise contribute to school life.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major, minor, or comparable credential in the primary teaching discipline (master’s preferred).
• Teaching license in the primary discipline or demonstrable progress toward licensure.
• Record of strong student achievement as a middle or high school teacher.
• Proficiency using technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Experience working with English language learners is a plus.
• Embodies the Cristo Rey mission, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, optimism, and vigor.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off.

Cr1sto Rey Jesuit High School provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.