Part-time Spanish Teacher

Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools•Temple, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple, Texas, seeks a dynamic disciple of Jesus who loves to encounter and make the beautiful. We strive to form our students in wisdom and holiness. The Spanish Teacher will bring the beauty of our faith to life for students and manage all aspects of the Spanish classroom. The ideal candidate should foster creativity and stimulate children's imagination, be capable of managing a classroom, and love what is good, true, and beautiful. If you are a committed professional, passionate about helping students grow closer to God while learning more about His creation, we invite you to apply today! Philosophy of Education of St. Mary’s Catholic School: We believe that God loves each child. Therefore, we must help our students love God and neighbor wholeheartedly; think, judge, and act with right reason; and use their education to embrace Catholic teachings and follow the example of Christ. To accomplish this aim, the school strives to create a Christian atmosphere of care and concern in which all children may grow toward their full potential spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. This is accomplished through encounters with what is good, true, and beautiful. The very nature of the child requires a coordinated education, the product of a cooperative effort among home, church, and school. Through this harmonious partnership, the aim of Catholic education is achieved. We believe that the “effective Catholic School must call its pupils to the conviction that people are more important than material gain, justice is more important than success, love is more important than esteem, and that collaboration unites while competition divides. The truly successful Catholic School student is not necessarily successful in every endeavor, but one who accepts Christian responsibility for fulfilling personal potential and shares these gifts with others.” (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the subject taught or a related field from an accredited American university or equivalent.
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Must meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.
Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
Must meet staff development guidelines set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
Without a Theology degree, one must complete the Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of hire, with a minimum of 25 hours each year.
Without a Theology degree, one must complete the Religion Certification Part 2 within six years of hire, completing a minimum of 30 hours each year.
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Plans, guides, and evaluates students' learning processes.
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the school's mission.
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Supports and adheres to the standards of conduct and school policies and procedures.
Plans instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on the curriculum, and submits lesson plans online.
Provides appropriate materials and resources to support student learning.
Uses effective instructional methods and models in accordance with professional standards of practice.
Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
Provides instruction and assessment for understanding.
Maintains current and accurate records in accordance with school policies.
Practices positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
Communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.