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Cristo Rey Richmond

Cristo Rey Richmond High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Cristo Rey Richmond High School is a part of the largest network of high schools in the country that exclusively serve families of limited economic means.

Our Mission:

Educate young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study, experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life.

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to serve an underserved population of students. We are a growing school, so we are hiring for multiple content areas.

Benefits:

Small class sizes
Faith based education
Professional Development
Teacher Leadership Opportunities
Retirement plan
Healthcare

We want teammates who:

Demonstrate a passion for and commitment to our Cristo Rey Richmond High School mission
Have a growth-mindset and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement
Successfully develop relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Have a demonstrated commitment to serve an underserved population of students
Thrive in a team-based, collaborative environment

Have strong organization and planning skills
Set and hold high expectations for students, and approach student learning from a strengths-based perspective.
Commit to implementing best-in-class, research-based instructional practices that advance our mission
Have the ability to remain flexible, embrace change, and manage uncertainty, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment
Proactively seek solutions and approach challenges as opportunities

We believe teaching is:

Important
Complex
Knowledge-Based
Interesting & Creative
Cooperative & Team-oriented

How to Apply:

Please submit a PDF packet via email to teachingapps@cristoreyrichmond.org, including:

Your resume or CV.
A cover letter (limited to 2 pages) that answers the following:
- Describe your philosophy of education and how you would put it into practice at Cristo Rey
- What attracts you to the Cristo Rey mission? How do you feel you are a match for this unique opportunity to be an instructor at Cristo Rey Richmond High School?
- What challenges do you anticipate in being a member of the teaching staff at Cristo Rey Richmond High School during the founding years? In what ways can you add to the richness of the program?
- What (in your background) prepares you to relate to and teach students of limited economic means?
Three professional references with email address and phone number.

Cristo Rey Richmond High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment. Cristo Rey Richmond values diversity, equity, and inclusion.