STEM Teacher - Santa Sophia Academy at Diocese of San Diego Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/22/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/28/2025 Contact Kristin Klant
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$49,000 - $60,000 Annually Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

Santa Sophia Academy, a Catholic elementary school committed to academic excellence and the development of the whole child, is seeking a dynamic and innovative STEM Teacher to lead instruction in our brand new, state-of-the-art SmartLab® for the 2025–2026 school year. This full-time position serves students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade, providing hands-on, project-based learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math. The STEM Teacher will play a key role in shaping and delivering an engaging STEM curriculum aligned with Catholic values and the school’s mission to help students seek wisdom, live virtue, and encounter Christ daily. This educator will work closely with faculty to integrate STEM principles across the curriculum and foster curiosity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving in a faith-based learning environment.

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Comments and Other Information 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. Santa Sophia Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 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. Comments and Other Information
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. Santa Sophia Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 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. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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