Kindergarten Teacher

Romero Academy • Cincinnati, OH

2d • $45,000

About The Position

Romero Academies' teachers partner with families to form future saints by developing the intellect, forming the character, and engaging the faith of each scholar. We are looking for a highly dedicated educator who brings an unwavering commitment to helping every scholar achieve their God-given potential. This position is in a self-contained Kindergarten classroom.

Requirements

• A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God-given dignity
• A desire to participate in ongoing faith formation and Christian fellowship opportunities
• A demonstrated commitment to service in urban and/or low-income settings
• Unassailable integrity and commitment to the school’s mission and vision
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
• An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday
• Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences
• Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor
• At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required. (A teaching license can be obtained after hire.)

Nice To Haves

• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students
• Living as a faith-filled individual, who understands and honors the teachings of the Catholic Church and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith
• The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced school environment that is responsive to students’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Internalize, individualize, and execute lesson plans including, but not limited to, topics like: ELA: syllables, phonemes, spelling, rhyming, reading, and writing Math: Counting to 100, number comparisons from 0-10, shape work, and basic addition and subtraction. Science: Five Senses, Animals and Habitats, Taking Care of the Earth, and Seasons Social Studies: Pilgrims, Colonial People, Presidents, and Kings & Queens.
• Teach targeted lessons to small groups within the context of a rotational model of blended learning.
• Lead instruction using a rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive.
• Curriculum: Amplify CKLA, Eureka Math Curricular resources include teachers manuals, student workbooks, and teacher and student online resources
• Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.
• Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
• Implement school-wide systems for academics, culture, and character development.
• Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.
• Participate in two weeks of summer training before school’s opening.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive compensation package with teaching salaries starting at $45,000.
• All full-time staff are offered medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• All teachers receive two 45-minute planning periods daily and a dedicated lunchtime.

What This Job Offers

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