• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and incorporates school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Promotes classroom environment that's safe and conducive to individualized, small group instruction & student learning.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by having current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Recognizes, supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build school’s faith community-demonstrates willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, sound judgment in professional dress and general behavior.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Diocesan Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment
• Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject
• Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing