Preschool and Lower School Teacher (Full Time) - Academy of the Sacred Heart

Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, founded in 1867, is an independent, Catholic, college prep institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction for one-year-olds through twelfth grade. Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).

Job Description

The Preschool/Lower School Teacher as a faculty member is directly accountable to the Preschool & Lower School Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students and parents to ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. S(he): ● Understands, embraces and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ-centered life of the school; and models the school's philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration. ● Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, student evaluation, grade reporting and parent communication, and to execute responsibilities as outlined by the Division Head/Dean of Students and Department Chairs, which contribute to smooth department functioning. ● Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to student life programs, student discipline and facility use. ● Works with the counselors to aid students in achieving the maximum development and growth, both within and beyond the classroom, achieved through observation of students' behavior and needs, consultation with the counselors and referrals, when indicated. ● Attends and participates in the following: chapels, liturgical functions, retreats, faculty/department/in-service meetings, assemblies, parent assemblies, conferences and other school functions, as requested. ● Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development program (which includes opportunities for attendance at conferences, workshops and educational meetings, and for advanced degree coursework) and by regular reading of educational journals and discipline-related materials. ● Works with the Division Head to secure substitutes in the event of illness or other emergencies. ● Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

● Certification in Elementary Education ● A master's degree in Elementary Education ● At least two years of teaching experience in a Preschool/Lower School classroom (Prek-4th grade) ● Experience with Lucy Calkins' Reading and Writing Workshops and Fountas and Pinnell's Guided Reading approach ● Experience with Singapore Math instruction and pedagogy ● Demonstrated ability with differentiating instruction in a heterogeneous classroom ● Well-versed in educational technology that will enhance instruction