Math and Science Classroom Teacher - 3rd Grade

About the role

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, TX, seeks a responsible, energetic, and nurturing individual with teaching experience to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, evaluates and assesses curriculum, participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Maintains record keeping of students' learning and performance.
• Maintains classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Oversees students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch, carpool, etc.
• Affords assistance in morning, lunch, or afternoon duty as assigned.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification.
• Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Have a current Catechist Certificate or be working towards one.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value-oriented education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Skills

• Ability to administer standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.

Benefits

Depending on education & experience.

Pay

Depends on education & experience.

Schedule

School days Aug. - May with some additional training days.