La Salle Catholic College Preparatory

La Salle Catholic College Preparatory is a Catholic day school in Milwaukie, Oregon, serving roughly 550 high school students. The school's mission draws from St. John Baptist de La Salle: develop students of faith, service, and scholarship. A defining feature is its commitment to accessibility—the school actively enrolls underserved students who want rigorous college preparation without prohibitive cost.

Teaching here means working with economic and cultural diversity as a daily reality, not a talking point. Faculty integrate service learning into coursework and connect academic content to real-world problems. Class sizes remain manageable in a school this size, which allows teachers to know their students well and tailor instruction accordingly. The Portland metro area offers community partnerships and internship sites that extend classroom learning beyond campus.

High school faculty teach English, mathematics, sciences, social studies, languages, and electives. The school also hires coaches, counselors, and administrative staff. Most hiring activity clusters in late spring for fall positions, though mid-year openings occur as needs arise. Because the school balances Catholic identity with inclusive practice, teachers should be comfortable integrating faith reflection into their work without requiring students to share a particular religious background.

For educators committed to serving students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, this role offers meaningful impact. You're not teaching in a homogeneous environment; you're teaching students whose access to quality education depends partly on the school's financial commitments and staff dedication. That mission clarity attracts teachers who see their work as both academic and service-oriented.