Career Center

Position Title: High School History Teacher - 2022-2023 Academic Year

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Summary of Position

 Key Expectations of all CNHS employees:

• Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently models Cardinal Newman High School values
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Experience in integrating technology into the curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with parents as a partner in each student’s educational experience
• Ability to use a variety of communication/teaching styles and methods
• The ability to hold students to a high and clearly articulated standard of performance
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task as well as being self-motivated
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in lesson planning and executing lessons
• The candidate should be flexible and adaptive and be able to work collaboratively within a professional learning community with colleagues and administration
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years teaching high school History; advanced History degree preferred
• Applicants must possess a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the area of Social Science 6-12, or be in the process of certification

Physical and Work Requirements: 

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others