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Cristo Rey Richmond High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Cristo Rey Richmond High School will soon be a part of the largest network of high schools in the country that exclusively serve families of limited economic means.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRRHS TEACHING CANDIDATE

  • Aligned with the school’s Catholic identity and mission to foster the academic and spiritual growth of high school students to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service.
  • Driven to work for justice on behalf of urban students who wish to have a Catholic college preparatory education
  • Values the corporate work study experience as a place of learning and growth for students
  • Belief that every child is deserving of an excellent education that prepares them for college and life beyond college
  • Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue, and the ability to self-reflect
  • Collaborative in the advancement of the mission
  • Belief in data-driven instruction
  • Ability to connect with and engage urban students and families

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree (REQUIRED)
  • Possession of a valid Virginia teaching license (REQUIRED)
  • Two years of urban teaching experience (preferred)
  • Bilingual (PREFERRED)

APPLICATION PROCESS   A complete application will include:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter: Please write a letter (limited to 2 pages) that answers the following:
    1. Describe your philosophy of education and how you would put it into practice at Cristo Rey
    2. What attracts you to the Cristo Rey mission? How do you feel you are a match for this unique opportunity to be an instructor at Cristo Rey Richmond High School?
    3. What challenges do you anticipate in being a member of the teaching staff at Cristo Rey Richmond High School during the founding years? In what ways can you add to the richness of the program?
    4. What (in your background) prepares you to relate to and teach students of limited economic means?
  3. References:  Please list 3 professional references (include email address and phone number)

Please email your completed packet as an attached PDF to [email protected]
with the subject title “Teaching Application 2024-2025.”

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