Health and Wellness Teacher -Mercy High School

Health and Wellness Teacher

• Mercy High School at Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools Print Application Deadline 7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/14/2026 Contact Gustavo Torres 415-614-5546 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $71,470
• $138,922 Annually Length of Work Year 2026
• 2027 School Year Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 343-3631 PART-TIME

HEALTH AND WELLNESS TEACHER

Mercy High School is growing and looking for new teachers to join our faculty and staff! Mercy High School, an all-girls college preparatory secondary school is hiring a part-time Health and Wellness Teacher to join our team! Sections include six semester sections of Health and Wellness (three sections per semester). Teachers have the opportunity to work in a small all-girls school environment. We are looking for applicants who can use engaging lessons to make the curriculum come alive. Reporting to the Science Department chairperson, the teacher is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subjects including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of student's progress, participation in department meetings and team planning sessions, supervision of students, willingness to learn new methodology and support departmental goals, ability to undertake co-curricular responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition the person should have the following experience and/or education to perform the job successfully: Minimal qualifications: B.A in a Social Science or Science field CA Secondary Teaching Credential At least 3 years teaching experience in a secondary school environment desirable Willingness to use or learn to use technology to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in History, Science, education, or related topic Competency in G-Suite Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and the Sisters of Mercy. Must have the ability to perform as part of a team, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work with a wide range of audiences. Needs strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines. Must possess technology skills and be flexible in learning new tools and strategies for formative assessment in the classroom. Reports to the department chairperson and Assistant Head of School for Academics and is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subject(s) including: Execution of well-developed lesson plans Accurate assessment and documentation of student's progress Participation in department meetings and team planning sessions Supervision of students Willingness to learn new methodology and technology Additional responsibilities include: Willingness and availability to undertake co-curricular responsibilities, including supervision of extracurricular activities after teaching hours Position requires candidates to be on campus for training and orientation the first week of August. Salary and benefits Part-time, year-round position. This position follows the school holiday calendar. Compensation is based on a prorated percentage of the full-time faculty salary scale ($71,470

• 138,922), commensurate with the candidate's experience and education.

Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position is still open. Send resume and cover letter to: Naomi Sahourieh at nsahourieh@mercyhsb.com, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Heads of School. If emailing, use the subject line "Health and Wellness Teacher".

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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) Requirements /

Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in History, Science, education, or related topic Competency in G-Suite Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and the Sisters of Mercy. Must have the ability to perform as part of a team, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work with a wide range of audiences. Needs strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines. Must possess technology skills and be flexible in learning new tools and strategies for formative assessment in the classroom. Reports to the department chairperson and Assistant Head of School for Academics and is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subject(s) including: Execution of well-developed lesson plans Accurate assessment and documentation of student's progress Participation in department meetings and team planning sessions Supervision of students Willingness to learn new methodology and technology Additional responsibilities include: Willingness and availability to undertake co-curricular responsibilities, including supervision of extracurricular activities after teaching hours Position requires candidates to be on campus for training and orientation the first week of August. Salary and benefits Part-time, year-round position. This position follows the school holiday calendar. Compensation is based on a prorated percentage of the full-time faculty salary scale ($71,470

• 138,922), commensurate with the candidate's experience and education.

Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position is still open. Send resume and cover letter to: Naomi Sahourieh at nsahourieh@mercyhsb.com, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Heads of School. If emailing, use the subject line "Health and Wellness Teacher".

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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