Elementary Classroom Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$52,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Classroom Teacher provides instructional services to the school and students and performs duties assigned by school administration. The teacher plans and delivers grade-appropriate, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards, incorporating Catholic teachings, values, and traditions into daily classroom activities. The role includes preparing the classroom, assessing student performance, reporting progress, managing the classroom, differentiating instruction, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. The teacher supervises students in and outside the classroom and participates in faculty meetings, committees, in-services, school functions, and grade-level field trips, some of which may be overnight. The teacher advances their educational knowledge through professional development and other learning resources, integrates technology into instruction, and follows school regulations and policies as a positive role model in accordance with Catholic teachings. Administrative duties include responding to messages within 24 hours, communicating regularly with parents, distributing a weekly newsletter, submitting assessment data, maintaining an orderly classroom, treating staff, students, and parents respectfully, and protecting confidential information. The teacher also supervises lunch tables, playgrounds, and other assigned areas. The position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, moving furniture, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 25 pounds. Work is regularly based in the classroom and requires mobility around the school and occasional travel to training or workshop locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching.
Preliminary Teaching Credential and working toward a Clear Credential.
Positive references and recommendations.
Clear criminal background check; a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment.
Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Education and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas.
Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to students.
Classroom management skills that enhance the learning environment.
Strong written, pragmatic, and expressive communication skills.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
Strong work ethic and follow-through.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Active, practicing Roman Catholic.
Basic Catechetical Certification.
Respect for and understanding of a Catholic school philosophy.

Responsibilities

Provide grade-appropriate instruction.
Develop and plan lesson plans aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards.
Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
Incorporate Catholic teachings, values, and traditions into daily instruction and classroom activities.
Prepare the classroom.
Assess student performance through formative and summative assessments.
Prepare progress reports and report cards.
Maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time.
Differentiate instruction, including remediation and enrichment.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, empathy, and compassion.
Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
Participate in faculty meetings, school committees, and in-services.
Attend other school functions and activities as necessary.
Attend grade-level traditional and standards-based field trips, some of which are overnight.
Advance educational knowledge by attending conferences and professional development opportunities and reading educational materials and resources.
Integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning activities as an educational tool.
Comply with school regulations and policies and serve as a positive role model in accordance with Catholic teachings.
Return voicemail and email messages within 24 hours.
Communicate regularly with parents, including through parent-teacher conferences, about students’ academic progress, behavior, concerns, and successes.
Disseminate a weekly newsletter to families and co-workers supporting the class.
Submit assessment data to the Data Committee in a timely manner.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents.
Maintain confidentiality regarding parent, student, and staff information and conversations.
Supervise lunch tables, playgrounds, and other assigned areas.
Perform physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, moving furniture, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Travel as needed to attend trainings or workshops at locations around the city or county.