Teacher - 1st Grade

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•$24,000 - $24,000

About The Position

SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School in Corpus Christi, Texas, is hiring a qualified 1st grade Teacher. The Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible and within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future. MINISTERIAL CHARACTER: The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church. This is a full-time position eligible for medical insurance and other benefits offered by the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with 12 hours in education or a valid state certificate as specified by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Education Department and the Diocese of Corpus Christi
Teachers of Religion must fulfill the 150-hour minimum requirements for religious education
Non-Catholic teachers are required to have a knowledge of the Catholic faith and support the goals of Catholic tradition in education
Valid Texas driver’s license
Must be 21 years old or older

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the elementary level is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with diocesan policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction
Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in using job-appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Ability to work well with others in the school community
Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner
Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals
Ability to respond to individual learning needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more
Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, turning, reaching, climbing, and balancing
Ability to maintain composure under duress