ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A De Marillac Academy teacher is a talented and committed teacher ready to contribute to a positive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and socio-emotional wellness for all students. DMA teachers serve as an academic, emotional, and spiritual model in the Lasallian Vincentian formation of students. In addition to providing direct classroom instruction, teachers partner closely with our Academic Resource program and school counseling teams to provide holistic care and communication to students and their families. Teachers also serve as mentors to the Associate teacher on their grade-level team. Teachers strive to create an environment where students can achieve their highest potential, as measured by demonstrable academic and social gains.
The De Marillac Academic Calendar includes summer school and is 11 months long.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Teaching
Teach one or more core subjects (Language Arts, History, Math, Religion, and Science)
Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting
Provide differentiated instruction
Provide reasonable accommodations as stated in student ISP
Prepare students to lead prayers for morning assemblies
Develop and implement curriculum maps and weekly lesson plans
Develop and implement classroom community activities
Utilize testing results and data such as STAR to inform and differentiate instruction based on individual and class results
Serve as Religious Coordinator
Plan Mass with homeroom teachers by creating Mass scripts, preparing the slides, and assigning students
Coordinate with community partners for Mass outside of DMA
Prepare, plan, and execute retreats for each grade level
Develop and implement a retreat sequence for each grade level
Plan and coordinate service projects for each grade level
Support the principal in coordinating feast day, holy day, and other religious celebrations as needed
Grading
Assess, monitor, and evaluate student progress towards student goals
Prepare progress reports/report cards, keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other record keeping activities as necessary
Track grades, records, and provide consistent feedback to students weekly
Classroom Management
Maintain effective classroom management and cultivate an atmosphere conducive to learning
Monitor student socio-emotional health and well-being and partner with students, families, and administration to develop healthy relationships, self-care, and emotional regulation
Establish and maintain school expectations of student behavior and classroom environment, utilizing restorative justice practices
Keeps an accurate record of attendance and tardies
Keeps an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder in case of an unexpected absence
Communication
Communicates professionally with all and within 24 hours
Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, and families for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes
Schedule and facilitate class meetings and conferences with families
Schedules field trips and/or advises grade level lead teacher when field trips are planned
Provide student notes and participate in grade level care council meetings
Meetings and Events
Attend weekly faculty/staff meetings and teacher talks
Attend and participate in coaching sessions
Attends priority school events as listed in the faculty-staff handbook
Attend all professional development and faith formation meetings
Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of discussing relevant issues, developing skills, and learning best practices required to perform functions.
Participate in staff orientation prior to the start of the school year
REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching Credential (or in progress of obtaining one)
2-3 years of teaching experience
Practicing Catholic
Obtained or in progress of obtaining catechetical
certificate
Experience working with middle school youth and families
Passionate commitment to social justice and educational equity
Openness to embracing and promoting the Lasallian Vincentian mission and identity of De Marillac Academy
Strong interest in building community and fostering relationships
Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, Google Suite, and Google Classroom
Requires some long hours working at the computer
Some evening and weekend responsibilities
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Preferred
Master’s Degree
Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese and English
Familiarity and sensitivity with working with underserved and historically marginalized communities.
COMPENSATION
Salary range for this role is
$82,967-$128,847 . A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including a transportation stipend. Opportunity for weekly remote work day available. Other incentives include spiritual formation opportunities and year-long professional development.
START DATE
August 3, 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please use the Google Survey link on our Careers Page to submit your resume and coverletter or respond to this posting directly in the LinkdIn App. Professional references and letters of recommendation will be required for the final phase of our hiring process.
