Upper Elementary Teacher – Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
301 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
http://school.mountcarmel.org
Upper Elementary Teacher
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Pre-K – 8 school in the San Francisco Archdiocese. Located in
Redwood City, Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrates a mission of fostering a welcoming and diverse
community, rooted in Roman Catholic values, where students pursue academic excellence, grow in social
awareness, and develop a passion for living Jesus’s message. In partnership with parents, teachers and
staff aim to meet the needs of all learners. Our rigorous curriculum fosters innovative thinking and
develops academic perseverance, while also celebrating the value of creative expression and each
individual’s unique contribution to our world. Students are taught to respect all of God’s creation and to
follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and the practice of social justice. Our
Lady of Mount Carmel school graduates go forth LIVING with integrity, LOVING like Jesus, and
LEARNING with purpose.
Job Description:
The school community is seeking a qualified Upper Elementary Homeroom Teacher for the 2025-2026
school year. As the homeroom teacher, the applicant will be required to teach assigned subjects, possibly
including English, reading, social science, science, math, and religion. Collaborating teachers teach
Spanish, music, art, and physical education to the students.
Candidates must possess or be working toward:
● A Bachelor’s degree
● A valid California Teaching credential* (or a reciprocal credential from another state) *If the
candidate does not yet possess a valid California teaching credential, (s)he must acquire one
within five years of the date of hire.
Strong candidates will have the following skills & experience:
● 1-5 years teaching elementary age children
● Effective classroom management
● Exemplary professionalism, flexibility, can-do spirit, empathy, and care in collaboration with
colleagues
● Demonstrated effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
● Ability to utilize technology in a classroom environment and to integrate technology on a daily
basis
● Commitment to excellence and rigor
● Respect for the mission of Catholic education and social justice
Employment specifics:
Salary: $54,500-$104,931 Base range (Advanced Education & Certifications not included)
Start date: August 2025
End date: June 2026
Position reports to: Principal
Position type: Full-time, exempt, with benefits
Contact: Please email resume and cover letter to Jennifer Bruzzone
Principal at jbruzzone@mountcarmel.org
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School adheres to the following policy: “All school staff of Catholic schools of
the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national
origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.” (Administrative
Handbook #4111.4)