Elementary Teacher

Overview

The Holyland Catholic School family is growing strong! Holyland Catholic School is growing in faith and excellence and we want you to be a part of our team! Do you want to work where you will make a difference? Do you want to be part of our school family? Holyland Catholic School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated team.

Candidates need to have a teaching license, working towards a license, or have a bachelor's degree and want to go into education. Successful applicants will join our team of dedicated staff members and caring families.

Holyland Catholic School is looking for a full time second grade teacher for the  school year. Other opportunities may be available.

Prayerfully and actively educates and enhances each student’s life by academic engagement, behavior and spiritual growth rooted in the life of Christ. Builds a partnership with school parents to support lifelong learning of their child in the community.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of teacher education or related field.
• Current State of WI teaching license (or meet all requirements for a plan of study to obtain licensure).
• Working knowledge of office software, computer programs.
• Valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with supervisor and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Models Catholic spirituality, attitudes, and behaviors.

• Create a faith-filled environment for learners by:
  • Organizing physical space for learning, e.g., safe, accessible, supports the type of learning, etc.
  • Managing student behavior guided by Gospel values, e.g., respectful.
  • Establishing classroom routines, rules, and procedures consistent with school policy, e.g., clearly defined, communicated, and practiced.
  • Communicating high expectations for learning, e.g., supporting students for growth.
  • Creating a faith-filled environment that engages the whole student, e.g., space and culture.
• Works with families as partners in their child’s education by:
  • Providing feedback of student progress to families, e.g., timely, consistent, frequently, etc.
  • Engaging families as partners in the educational process and the life of the school.
• Understands school’s mission and his/her role in it by:
  • Serving as role model for Gospel values for students and families.
  • Demonstrating a professional demeanor and attitude in alignment with the school’s mission, e.g., follows Code of Ethics.
• Reflects on practice by:
  • Taking responsibility for professional growth, e.g., open and applies to feedback.
  • Demonstrating a commitment towards spiritual growth in the context of the Catholic school, e.g., active participation.
  • Preparing Mass and prayer services as assigned.
• Contributes to a positive school environment by:
  • Collaborating with colleagues, e.g., analyze, inform plan, and be supportive in implementation.
  • Serving beyond the classroom in school committees/activities/events as it relates to a positive school environment.
• Planning & Instructional Effectiveness - Uses best practices to support learning by:
  • Demonstrating knowledge of students by clearly stating instructional outcomes that reflect curriculum expectations for students.
  • Designing coherent instruction (lessons/units) that have a clearly defined structure and logical supportive activities that are reflective of Archdiocesan standards.
  • Transferring content knowledge to students, through clear directions, procedures, and explanations that are clear and developmentally appropriate.
  • Promoting learner engagement in an environment that is engaging and aligned to learning needs.
  • Providing differentiated learning opportunities.
  • Timely completion/submission of all required documentation related to parent communication, instruction, assessment, and grading.
  • Supervising students during all student contact times/activities, which includes traveling in hallways.
• Assessment – Using assessment to advance student learning by:
  • Uses…