Grade 1 Teacher

About the role

The successful candidate will show a commitment to the St. Raymond of Penafort community by consistently going above and beyond, building intentional relationships with staff, parents, and students, and dedicating themselves to mastering the craft of teaching. They will be eager to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets a high bar for student learning.

Responsibilities

• Show a commitment to the St. Raymond of Penafort community by consistently going above and beyond, building intentional relationships with staff, parents, and students, and dedicating themselves to mastering the craft of teaching.
• Eager to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets a high bar for student learning.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction and of the standards of mathematical practice.
• Participate in committees and other professional activities and perform related duties as required or requested.
• Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings, and exhibit these traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and a commitment to the moral formation of our students.
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students and be skilled at measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction.
• Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to their own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork, and professional development.
• Actively participate in the school community by lending their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities.

Requirements

• Experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction (preferred).
• A track record of leading students to successfully achieve those expectations (preferred).
• Experience working with children and communities in an urban setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Clearances on all required background checks (required).

Skills

• Outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings.
• Positive classroom atmosphere.
• Commitment to the moral formation of students.
• Setting high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.
• Active participation in the school community.

Benefits

St. Raymond of Penafort offers a supportive and inclusive environment where teachers can thrive. This includes competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and support your career growth.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Raymond of Penafort is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

For More Information

To learn more about St. Raymond of Penafort and our school locations, please visit: https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/.