Catholic Teacher - Kindergarten - 2024-2025Catholic

*I.
PURPOSE: *To promote academic, spiritual and social learning and growth consistent with Catholic values and beliefs.
*II.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:* A.
*Education Level*: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or Ph.
D Degree in education.
Current and valid State of Ohio teacher’s Certificate.
B.
*Experience Desired*: Successful student teaching.
C.
*Physical Requirements*: Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking.
Repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.
Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, and stooping.
Ability to travel to any places where student activities and instruction take place.
Supervisory or teaching responsibilities may involve several minutes of walking long distances over various and uneven surfaces (including steps) to move from one part of the campus to another.
In some instances, such as emergencies, this may need to be done at a rapid pace.
Access to various locations in the building may require climbing stairs or ramps, opening doors with automatic closures, and negotiating around furniture and tight spaces.
Must be able to operate all necessary equipment in the classroom including but not limited to thermostats, lights, doors, phone, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.
Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods over 40 minutes in warm and cold weather.
Must be able to communicate and demonstrate lessons and concepts using whiteboards, various equipment and media, educational materials, and computers.
D.
*Other Requirements*: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and internet use.
Knowledgeable of the best educational practices at the appropriate grade level along with teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
Knowledge of and the application of technology and 21st century skills in the classroom.
Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
Must understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Must exemplify Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.
E.
*Working Conditions*: Job requires the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, as well as running, squatting and stooping.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood, bodily tissue, and fluids.
Work is conducted in controlled comfortable indoor environment and extreme conditions outside.
Exposure to chemicals and fumes is a possibility.
Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions.
*III.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/SKILLS:* 1.
Maintains a classroom atmosphere which is safe and conducive to learning.
2.
Creates and maintains a classroom management plan that promotes respect for each individual child and the school community.
3.
Must be able to verbally and physically interact with students as needed.
4.
Establish a professional and supportive relationship with all students.
5.
Plans for and guides the educational experience of students with various learning styles, learning needs and abilities of each student.
6.
Provides opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.
7.
Monitors student performance and provides meaningful feedback.
8.
Develops lessons and activities that meet the school’s graded course of study in an engaging manner.
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Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, co-workers and administration.
10.
Engages in professional development and maintains all required certifications.
11.
Participates in ongoing professional growth and serves on curricular and extra-curricular committees or groups.
12.
Cooperates with the Archdiocese, Parish and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
13.
Meets attendance requirements.
14.
Identifies student needs and work with appropriate support staff to meet the needs of the students.
15.
Exercises a variety of presentation methods and media to enhance learning opportunities for students with varying styles of learning.
Implements and monitors Individualized Service/Education Plans for student with defined learning needs.
16.
Provides students and co-workers with a positive role model, inside and outside of the workplace, of Christian values consistent with the Catholic faith.
Maintains an awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school teacher and its impact on the community.
Promotes Catholic values and provides opportunities for students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society.
17.
Actively participates and promotes all liturgical functions celebrated as school functions.
Leads and/or participates in daily prayer.
18.
Participates in activities that enhance personal, staff and student spiritual development and maintains required catechist certifications as dictated by Archdiocesan policy.
19.
Supervise students at all times especially during class changes, and assigned supervision times such as recess, lunch, beginning and end of the day.
20.
Assigns and supervises duties of the teaching assistant and monitors performance, as appropriate.
21.
Monitors student growth through regular assessments of student performance.
Maintains grades and grade reports.
22.
Must be able to perform any and all duties to physically supervise students in case of an emergency as prescribed in the School Safety Plan.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Grade levels: * Kindergarten Schedule: * Monday to Friday School subjects: * English * History * Math * Reading * Science * Social Studies School type: * Private school Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Cincinnati, OH 45226: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person