Elementary Classroom Teacher Grade 1

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston•Texas City, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Texas City, Texas, seeks a responsible, energetic, and nurturing individual with experience in teaching for a self-contained Grade 1 classroom. The position involves implementing Archdiocesan approved curriculum, documenting student progress, addressing individual educational needs, and creating an optimal learning environment. The teacher will provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals. This is a full-time contract position for the school year, with potential for remote online teaching capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Texas State Teaching Certification
Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.
Have a current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching.
State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Master's Degree in related area preferred.
Prior experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
Maintain record keeping of students learning and performance.
Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
Oversee students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch, carpool, etc.
Assist in morning; lunch, or afternoon duty as assigned.