Middle School Social Studies and Science Teacher (Holy Name Elementary School)

Responsibilities

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership toward quantifiable results
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction
• Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child- mind, body, and spirit
• Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals
• Using tests, assessments, classroom performance, and other designated evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students, and drive instruction and intervention
• Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
• Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions to grow as an instructional leader

Requirements

• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
• Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must pass a background check

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $42,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.