STEM Teacher (K–8) with Middle School Homeroom in San Diego, California at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

School Name: Nazareth School

Location: 10728 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full time, 7:30AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings for events, meetings, and professional development.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: $52,000/yr.

As Nazareth School’s STEM Teacher (K–8), you will launch and oversee our new STEM lab while serving as a middle school homeroom teacher. This role is an opportunity to build a hands-on, project-based STEM program that inspires curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, all within a supportive, faith-filled Catholic school community. You’ll bring learning to life through engaging lab experiences, technology integration, and differentiated instruction aligned with California State Standards, Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS.)

Teaching Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned STEM instruction for K–8 students, using the new STEM lab to support hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Serve as a middle school homeroom teacher, fostering a positive classroom culture and supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth.
• Differentiate instruction for a wide range of learners using small-group work, lab projects, and educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, digital STEM tools).
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and communicate results to students and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to vertically align STEM curriculum, share best practices, and participate actively in professional development.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians through conferences, emails, and other updates regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities such as supervision duties, participation in school events, and supporting school-wide initiatives.

What Nazareth School – San Diego Offers You

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Lay Employees’ Pension Plan.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Sick Leave and Voluntary Wellness Leave.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Classroom/Extended Care reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Please note: Specific benefits and perks may vary based on position and diocesan policies.

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM field, or related discipline.
• California Multiple Subject Credential or relevant Single Subject Credential in Math/Science (or ability/willingness to obtain).
• Two or more years of successful teaching experience, preferably in STEM and/or middle grades and ideally within a Catholic or faith-based school.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement engaging, project-based STEM lessons aligned with California State Standards.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and support learners from kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Proficiency with educational technology tools (e.g., Google Classroom, online learning platforms, interactive lab/STEAM tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization and time-management, and commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the Teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.

The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nazareth School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.