Second Grade Teacher

Diocese of Tucson•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

The Second Grade Teacher works under the direction of the school principal to support the Diocese of Tucson’s mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic school environment. The teacher serves as a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching through academic instruction and personal conduct, and is expected to act consistently with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The position entails planning and delivering academic and Catholic religious instruction, providing evidence-based instruction and intensive interventions, evaluating student progress, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining a supportive learning environment. The teacher may also teach online as needed, participate in school faith and service activities, and collaborate with school and diocesan administrators, staff, students, and parents.

Requirements

Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
If baptized Catholic, be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
Excellent written, oral, public-speaking, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and human-relations skills; be a self-starter, well-organized, and a team player.
Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary and reliable transportation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing, Excel, and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to assess needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
Professional bearing and a clean, neat personal appearance.
Successful completion of a criminal history and background check.
Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
Arizona state teacher certification, maintained and renewed in accordance with state law.
Willingness to obtain and maintain Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification.

Responsibilities

Support the school’s Catholic mission and ensure speech, conduct, and instruction are consistent with Roman Catholic Church teachings.
Model Gospel values and participate in a faith community and personal faith journey.
Help plan and participate in school religious and service activities.
Lead and participate in daily classroom prayer.
Plan lessons that achieve the school’s academic goals and objectives and deliver the school’s Catholic religious curriculum.
Demonstrate knowledge of academic and religious curricula, communicate effectively with students, organize classroom learning and materials, and motivate student learning.
Provide explicit evidence-based instruction and intensive individual or small-group interventions at Tiers 2 and 3 within an MTSS framework.
Teach in an online learning environment as needed, using Google Classroom or another online platform.
Evaluate student progress using methods aligned with curriculum objectives and taught concepts and skills.
Establish consistent discipline that promotes self-direction and positive self-image, set high behavior standards, and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
Cooperate with school and diocesan administration and work effectively with staff to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
Attend scheduled faculty training courses and meetings promptly.
Enforce school policies and regulations and follow the principal’s rules and directives.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in dress and behavior, including adherence to the school dress code.
Perform other specific duties as assigned.