Caritas - K5

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed

Competencies

• Serving Leader
• Collaborative Relationships
• Resource Management
• Forming Character
• Academic Excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
• Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results

Reasons to Apply

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.