Robotics Teacher

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School in Houston, Texas, seeks a responsible, energetic, and nurturing individual with teaching experience to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing Archdiocesan-approved curriculum.

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; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student 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, administrative regulations, and procedures.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• 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.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Maintains record-keeping of student learning and performance.
• Maintains classroom order and behavioral management to ensure classroom safety.
• Oversees students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch and carpool.
• Assists in morning, lunch, or afternoon duty as assigned.

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.
• Trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value-oriented education.
• Current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
• Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.
• Mature, responsible, energetic, and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in a related area preferred.
• Prior teaching experience will be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and 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 regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Schedule

Full-time contract basis, school days August through May with some additional training days.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within the classroom.
• Use hands to handle or manipulate teaching tools (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard).
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb steps.
• Sit for periods of time (chairs and floor).
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.