Job Description

Date Modified: July, 2025

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Overview:

Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school for students from households of low to moderate income. Cristo Rey Dallas nurtures and challenges young women and men of all faiths to recognize and realize their full potential as they grow to love God, respect others, and serve their community. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program which offers a weekly work study experience for all four years.

We are seeking a dedicated, intellectually curious and mission driven educator who is open to growth and wants to be part of our community. Even as temporary faculty they will have the unique opportunity to help develop one of Dallas’s most promising educational options for young men and women from families with limited financial resources. An ideal candidate should have an appreciation of the school’s mission and a commitment to the values of Catholic education and be comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community.

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

Teach six Principal-assigned class periods
Supervise at least one extracurricular activity
Plan and prepare curriculum-based unit and lesson plans
Grade and record student work
Serve as a substitute teacher for absent teachers
Prepare, correct, and proctor assessments
Participate in the instructional coaching program
Attend conferences and orientations with students and parents
Offer individual guidance to students
Serve on faculty committees and observe other classrooms
Study departmental and school data
Attend faculty meetings
Take part in school’s religious and spiritual programs, including faculty and staff retreats

Positions:

English Teacher (experience as a high school English, Social Studies, or Writing Teacher).

Qualifications and skills:

A Bachelor’s degree
24 credit hours in primary teaching discipline or BA in instructional area
12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certification (could be working towards it)
Proficiency in using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online textbooks, and educational websites)
Minimum two-year experience working as a high school or middle school teacher
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, openness, and dedication
Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
Strong organization and planning skills
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
A passion for writing and literature
Experience teaching writing, literature, or language arts is strongly preferred!

Compensation:

Full-Time position with benefits. Salary is based on education and experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Regularly interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.
Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Application Process –

If you would like to be considered for this faculty position at Cristo Rey Dallas, please submit one PDF document containing the following information via email to the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Hiring Committee at careers@cristoreydallas.org.

Cover Letter and Resume
List of 3 Professional References (including email and telephone contact information for each reference)
Transcripts from Undergraduate and Graduate Education (This may be attached separately.)
Responses to BOTH Essay Questions:
Who are you? (Maximum Response: 500 words)
Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Cristo Rey Dallas team. What is good instruction? (Maximum Response: 500 words)
We believe in creating a team of experienced educators who maintain high expectations for our students and who work tirelessly to support each student’s learning, growth, and development. We believe in building a mission-driven culture that is open to growth, dedicated, driven, flexible, creative, loving, joyful, and resilient. Our team will be composed of individuals who are not afraid to fail, who don’t whine, who dare to dream big, and who will stop at nothing to make our dreams a reality. Our team members will push themselves to be continuously learning, reflecting, creating and developing. We will challenge ourselves and our students to believe, to dream, to lead, and to serve. Why should you be part of this team? (Maximum Response: 500 Words)

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