3rd Grade Teacher - Holy Spirit Catholic School

Description

3rd Grade Teacher

San Antonio, TX • School

Description

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an opening for a 3rd grade teacher. The right candidate will have an understanding of third grade math and science TEKS and will be able to effectively teach math concepts and skills to third grade students. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching Social Studies and/or Science and must be able to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students.

This teacher must be able to teach Religion and instill a love for Jesus to develop the moral compass of honesty, kindness and integrity in their students. 

Candidates must have:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation
• Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior
• Able to manage student behavior
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in a school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

The ideal candidate will also 

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Serve as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Support and adhere to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
• Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the student in both curricular and extracurricular activities
• Provide guidance to student that promotes his or her welfare and Christian educational development; refer students with problems to those qualified to help
• Carry out carefully constructed lesson plans and maintain documentation of instructional planning
• Carry out the disciplinary policies of the school
• Attend and participate in PTC, faculty, and Archdiocesan meetings
• Attend and participate in the scheduled number of In-Service days required by TCCBED and the Archdiocese
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
• Keep records of attendance, check home assignments, grade papers, and complete report cards in a timely manner
• Supervise extracurricular activities as assigned
• Supervise arrival and dismissal of students and assists in the supervision of students as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a Texas teacher certification in the appropriate grade level
• Catholic Background and/or have Religion certification.
• At least 2 years prior experience teaching 3rd grade
• Be able to teach Religion and complete Religion certification, if not completed
• Be able to teach Math and Science skills and concepts effectively

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education
• A Bachelor’s degree
• License and Credentials
• 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards.
• Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations.
• Demonstrated competency in the subject assigned area(s).

Minimum Knowledge and Skills: 

• Knowledge of subject assigned General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
•  Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Maybe required to work some weekends and nights.
• Required to work a minimum a full school day
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.