Long Term Substitute Elementary Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston • Corpus Christi, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Long Term Substitute Elementary Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills. This role involves implementing Archdiocesan approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing individual educational needs, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. The teacher will also provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The purpose of Catholic schools is to educate the mind, heart, and spirit by providing an environment that promotes Catholic identity and stewardship, demonstrated through excellence in education and faith in action.

Requirements

• Texas State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• 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.
• 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

• Texas State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in school/church activities at which attendance is necessary because of the employee's position.
• Participates in ongoing faith formation opportunities offered by parish and school.
• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with Archdiocational 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 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Archdiocesan policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, 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.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with Archdiocesan testing programs.
• Supports and implements the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values.
• Participates in building faith community.
• Grows in personal faith life through continued study.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level