Classroom Teacher 3rd Grade

Cathedral School of St. Mary • Austin, TX

5h

About The Position

Cathedral School of St. Mary is seeking a Classroom Teacher to plan, guide, and evaluate students’ learning. The position reports to the principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The role is considered ministry for the Church and is closely connected to assisting school leaders in their ministry.

The teacher supports Catholic education and the school’s mission, plans and delivers instruction based on the adopted curriculum, provides learning materials, assesses student understanding, maintains records, manages classroom behavior, communicates with parents, and teaches an enrichment class. The teacher is expected to comply with diocesan and school conduct, policy, staff development, and religious certification requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject taught or a related field from an accredited American university, or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.
• Meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field established by the Diocese and TCCED.
• Maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies throughout employment.
• Meet staff development guidelines established by the Diocese and school administration.
• Complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of hire, with a minimum of 25 hours each year.
• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church, subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, curriculum differentiation, child development, learning, and behavior.
• Skills in handling multiple tasks, pacing and differentiating instruction, motivating and engaging students, organizing and presenting information clearly, using job-appropriate technology, critical thinking and planning, professional conduct, and collaborating with peers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage student behavior, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, work well with the school community, conference with parents upon request and respond to messages promptly, demonstrate student performance gains in keeping with school goals, and respond to individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Model Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Follow the school’s Standards of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Plan instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on the adopted curriculum and submit plans according to school policies.
• Provide materials and resources that support student learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models consistent with professional standards.
• Use varied formative and summative assessment tools.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
• Use positive, consistent discipline to manage the classroom.
• Communicate with parents about academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.
• Teach an enrichment class.
• Maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies.
• Complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of hire, completing at least 25 hours each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level