Elementary Teacher - Primary Grades

Job Type

Full-time

Description

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is seeking an Elementary (Second Grade) Florida Certified teacher for the  Academic school year. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a valid Florida Educators certification, be self-motivated and energetic. ESE & ESOL certified a plus. STACS is seeking applicants with knowledge of State Standards, technology integration, and standard-based instruction. Experience in evaluating, documenting, and communicating individual student growth, differentiation strategies, classroom management and willingness to participate in professional development opportunities, a plus.

Applicants must be comfortable in a Catholic faith-based setting with a dedication to the St. Thomas' mission.

Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.
• Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
• Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
• Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
• Monitors students in a testing environment.
• Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from an Accredited College or University;
• Current Florida Teaching Certificate;
• Teaching experience preferred;
• Previous experience in a Catholic school setting is preferred.