Elementary School Teacher

Duties

• Teaches all subjects utilizing the Diocese of Gaylord curriculum, state benchmarks, and national standards.
• Utilizes appropriate and approved platforms for virtual learning.
• P Practices well-established classroom management techniques.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable learning environment for students.
• Engages students in learning through best practice strategies.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments in order to evaluate students’ progress.
• BUILDS AND MAINTAINS POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL COLLEAGUES.
• COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY WITH FAMILIES OF STUDENTS.
• ATTENDS PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, AND TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE.
• ATTENDS INSERVICE MEETINGS, STAFF MEETINGS, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AS REQUIRED.
• PARTICIPATES IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAMS THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS IN SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND GRADE-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS.
• MANTAINS POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS AND KEEPS INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, PARENTS, OR SCHOOL BUSINESS STRIPLY CONFIDENTIAL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified and/or approved for teaching by the State of Michigan Department of Education.
• Hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.
• A desire to seek out professional development activities related to the latest instructional strategies.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active enthusiastic member of the Catholic School community within the Diocese of Gaylord.
• A willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.
• A strong example of the Catholic faith.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.