Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

The successful candidate will assist certified professional staff in meeting instructional goals and objectives at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Crosby, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.

Requirements

• Mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Texas State Teaching Certification.
• Pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic school and value-oriented education.
• Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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