Teacher-Elementary (Permanent) (Full-time) (On-Site)

Please note that this is a Permanent, Full-time position. This is for a client requesting Catholic school in a private environment experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Required Skills:

• Strong managerial and administrative skills

• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.

• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.

• Self-motivated and reliable.

• Knowledge of first-aid procedures.

• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).

• Ethical and discreet team player.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.

• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.

• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.

• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.

• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.

• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.

• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.

• Collaborate with school employees.

• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.

• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.

• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.

• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.

• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.

• Work as part of a team

• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

Vision, Strategy and Leadership:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Education and/or Experience:      

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A valid CA teaching credential preferred.

• Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.

• Experience in Catholic education is required.

Leadership Skills:

• Coaching/Mentoring

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.

• English, required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.

• Experience with school information systems (SIS).

Other Requirements:

• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church. 

• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.

Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference number is A5410.