Teacher Job at Diocese of San Jose in Los Altos

The beautiful 17-acre St. Nicholas School is seeking an experienced primary teacher for the 2025-26 school year. We are a single school located in Los Altos Hills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

Vision, Strategy and Leadership:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong managerial and administrative skills.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A valid CA teaching credential preferred.
• Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.
• Experience in Catholic education, preferred.

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
• English, required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
• Experience with school information systems (SIS).

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
• Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements:

• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.

Salary Range (per year based on the education and experience): $63,000.00 – $100,000.00.