At Pacifica Christian High School,  we teach our students to think and live well.

We do this by providing a college-preparatory, liberal arts education for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods.

Engaging students’ minds to think well and shaping their hearts prepares them to enjoy an abundant life. Thinking and living well is about making connections—both intellectual and relational. It provides students with a fuller understanding of what it means to be human and provides them the freedom to find their place in God’s created world.

Our students are free to live out their stories, fully becoming who God desires them to be. We provide students with opportunities that will change them for the better–by challenging and maturing them. We desire our students to be more purposeful and courageous, more joyful and committed—prepared for all that God offers in their lives.

Learning to think and live well is a life-long process. But both the process—or even adventure—and the outcome produce joy. As such, we view a good education as an end unto itself. At the same time, a Pacifica education provides tangible benefits, like preparation for college, career, family, and service to the church and community. By approaching education as a joy-instilling, freedom-producing journey, we provide our graduates with a foundation for success in college, life, work, and faith.

Core Beliefs

• Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching and Learning serve to provide clarity who we are including our mission, purpose, and approach to student formation. Please read this document and use it to respond to questions in the application.

About the role

SPANISH FACULTY

​Job Title: Faculty

Office / Department: Office of Academics & Student Affairs / Academic Department

Reports to: Department Chair & Dean of Academics

Job Summary

Faculty teach students to think and live well in the ethos of Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching and Learning.

Personal CharacteristicsA faculty member is a person of deep and mature Christian faith who values and understands the liberal arts within a high school context and can effectively communicate the mission of the school to their students and within their discipline. The faculty member will exhibit integrity and honor, spiritual depth, exhibit enthusiasm and support for the advancement of the school, understand the various constituencies of Pacifica, communicate with warmth and understanding, work/lead within the various departments and programs, and work collaboratively with the faculty and staff to advance the school's efforts in achieving its mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum Implementation and Design

Teachers are responsible for implementing the stated curriculum of the school. They are to modify and revise curriculum when necessary in order to comply with accreditation requirements of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and in response to analysis in collaboration with the Dean of Academics and Principal.

Faculty, with the help of Department Chairs and the Dean of Academics, are responsible to submit all new coursework to the University of California for approval. Faculty members are responsible for the successful course approval by the College Board for all AP courses offered within their department.

Classroom Management

Teachers maintain a disciplined learning environment within the classroom, which is built out of respect, grace, and passion for the subject.

Course Management

• Facilitates a challenging academic env