5th Grade Teacher - Holy Spirit Catholic School
About The Position
The 5th Grade Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is immediately responsible to the principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents. Holy Spirit Catholic School is hiring a 5th grade teacher who excels in teaching the whole child. The best candidate will have a solid understanding of the socio-emotional developmental changes of the fifth grade child, as well as knowledge of 5th grade curriculum. Candidate must have the skills and ability to teach 5th grade ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
- Able to manage student behavior
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Able to work well with others in a school community
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
- A Bachelor’s degree
- 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards.
- Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations.
- Religion certification to be completed within 3 years of employment
- Demonstrate competency in the subject of assigned area(s)
Responsibilities
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Code of Conduct Faith and Moral Policy
- Attends and participates in the scheduled number of In-Service days required by TCCB ED and the Archdiocese
- Provides guidance to student that promotes his or her welfare and Christian and educational development; refers students with problems to those qualified to help
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Carries out the disciplinary policies of the school
- Carries out carefully constructed lesson plans and maintains documentation of instructional planning
- Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
- Keeps records of attendance, checks home assignments, grades papers, and completes report cards
- Supervises arrival and dismissal of students and assists in the supervision of students as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Cooperates with and participates in the planning and evaluating of school programs
- Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, pastors, clergy, archdiocesan officials, department heads, supervisors, fellow teachers, teacher aides, students, parents, secretaries, and custodians, in planning activities and policies relating to the school
- Maintains liaison with parents including, but not limited to, holding informal meetings with parents at school or conducting formal parent conferences
- Keeps abreast of advances in education, particularly by reading recent publications in his or her subject matter or field
- Differentiated teaching
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement
- 401(a) Pension Plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
