Elementary Teacher
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Location
Jackson, Tennessee
Quick overview
Develop and deliver engaging, innovative lessons based on national and school standards to foster academic and spiritual growth. Manage a safe classroom environment and maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a current teaching certification. Strong communication skills are required, while experience with MS Teams and Google Classroom is preferred.
Job description
- Description St.
- Mary’s Catholic School, Jackson, Tennessee Elementary School Teacher position Job Summary Do you have a love of children and a gift for inspiring young minds?
- If so, we are looking for you.
- We currently have job openings at the Elementary School for individuals to join our outstanding faculty.
- You must have the ability to develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Additionally, the ideal candidate also believes in collaboration with other colleagues and promotes understanding and communication in a warm Christ-centered community.
- Job Responsibilities ?
- Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards and knowledge of developmental behaviors. ?
- Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice using a variety of proven methods. ?
- Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency or level of interest in the subject. ?
- Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices. ?
- Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan. ?
- Communicate with parents regarding student progress periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent / teacher conferences. ?
- Improve skills and knowledge in teaching by regularly taking classes, attending workshops and discovering new methods of delivering exciting content to students. ?
- Model positive character virtues and habits.
- Assist students in developing positive moral and performance character attributes.
Requirements
Job Qualifications Required: ? Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education ? Current teaching certification, ? Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing Preferred: ? Experience in using MS Teams and Google Classroom ? Comfort in a team environment