Kindergarten Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Memphis • Memphis, TN

3d • $43,000 - $59,000 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul Catholic School is seeking mission-driven, faith-filled, creative, flexible, and dedicated teachers to join their Panther family. The school, a light in the Whitehaven community serving PreK3-8th grade students, has a strong academic program and a vibrant teaching mission of Catholic Education. The school has seen successes including its first 8th-grade graduation in 30 years, steady enrollment growth, implementation of a STEM program, development of engaged parent and alumni advisory boards, increased teacher collaboration, inclusion of an Advancement Director, and integration of one-to-one devices and Google for Education technology. Teachers will partner with parents to form the lives of students in the St. Paul Whitehaven and Southaven Communities.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must be eligible for or possess Tennessee Teacher Licensure.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach content and skills in general subject areas to students in the grade level.
• Create a classroom environment supportive of the teachings of the Catholic church.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in the Student and Parent Handbook for St. Paul Catholic School.
• Adapt materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the school’s instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the classroom requirements and stated standards.
• Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and behavioral problems.
• Communicate with parents, school counselor, and administrators on student progress.
• Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Plan and execute field trips as approved by the school principal.
• Participate in faculty committees, grade level committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administer testing in accordance with school policies.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintain professional competence by attending faculty meetings, staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including Home and School meetings, student clubs, and after-school activities.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Work positively and cooperatively within the K-5 faculty to complete multi-discipline and multi-grade activities.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Report any circumstances of child abuse or neglect directly to the Tennessee Department of Human Services as instructed during staff training.

What This Job Offers

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