Middle School Teacher (5th - 8th Grade)

Romero Academy•Cincinnati, OH

3d•$45,000

About The Position

Romero Academies' teachers partner with families to form future saints by developing the intellect, cultivating the character, and engaging the faith of each scholar. We are looking for highly dedicated educators who bring an unwavering commitment to helping every scholar achieve their God-given potential. The primary responsibilities of a Middle School Classroom teacher include: Internalizing and executing rigorous lesson plans while differentiating to meet the learning needs of all students. Creating and maintaining a learning environment where every scholar feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow. Supporting a school culture focused on faith, academic achievement, and character development. Additionally, Romero Academies' teachers must possess a commitment to partner with families, a dedication to serve all students, and a desire to seek and implement feedback and grow professionally.

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, teaching certification, and a desire to help students grow in faith, virtue, and intellect is required.
SafeParish certified, can be earned after hire

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Internalize, individualize, and execute lesson plans in assigned content areas.
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.
Teach all lessons with rigor, joy, and urgency.
Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
Achieve meaningful student achievement and growth results which are aligned to the school's mission and annual goals.
Implement school-wide systems for academics, culture, and character development.
Connect with families through frequent phone calls, emails, conferences, and notes.
Develop meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to love learning and make exceptional academic gains.
Participate in two weeks of summer training prior to the school’s opening.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Commit to teach an extended school year (mid-August through mid-June)
Help students develop a personal relationship with Christ.