8th Grade ELA Teacher

Job Summary

The Mission of Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School is empowering students, through love and virtue, to develop their Catholic faith, their intellect, and a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.

The school, founded in 1880, serves over 480 families and 820 students with over 100 staff members. It fosters a “community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus,” dedicated to serving the mission of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the needs of its families.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with the provided curriculum and support early learning standards and milestones.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment that supports active learning and fosters children’s growth.
• Monitor and assess student progress, including academic, behavioral, and social development, and effectively communicate observations to parents and school administration.
• Foster strong partnerships with families by maintaining regular, open communication, addressing concerns proactively, and encouraging parent involvement in classroom activities and student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support cohesive instruction and implement programs that enhance student success.
• Organize classroom materials and routines to optimize instructional time and motivate student engagement and independence.
• Establish and maintain positive classroom management practices that promote self-regulation, respect, and a strong sense of self-worth among students.
• Support a positive school culture by working cooperatively with staff and administration and building respectful, supportive relationships with students and families.

Job Requirements

• Actively engage in living the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.”
• Live the mission of the Catholic Church in daily life, as defined by the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Provide the instruction and learning environment that will enable each student to experience growth of the whole child at the appropriate age, grade level, and individual capacity.