Elementary Teacher

Overview

ELEMENTARY TEACHER Welcome to St. Pius Catholic School! We are honored that you are considering partnering with us in children's educational endeavors. For over 60 years, St. Pius Catholic School has helped inspire young people to reach their full potential by fostering the desire to grow through education and in their Catholic faith. With current enrollment expanding (Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grades), we are committed to educating the whole child through our educational model that allows us to celebrate the gifts of every child.

We believe that St. Pius X Catholic School (SPS) is a wonderful choice for educating children. Our Christ-centered environment encourages the spiritual development of our students, offers them the opportunity to excel in academics, fosters an atmosphere for the development of good character, and instills a sense of community responsibility.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• K-8 Certification

• Create lesson plans to teach students subjects and complete Report Cards
• Teach students how to interact with others, share work together, problem solve
• Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Report to the Principal
• Current teaching license and/or degree in elementary education
• Must meet requirements established by the Archdiocese of Detroit
• Must have completed or willing to complete Protecting God’s Children Training
• Ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere with teachers, parents and students
• Ability to manage and maintain a safe learning environment for students
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process including iPads, Touch boards and online instructional platforms
• Use STAR testing data to target individual learning targets for students
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development of students
• Know the needs of Grade School Children
• Ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
• Willingness supports the students to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed
• Capacity to hold ongoing instructional-specific conversations designed to focus conversations and efforts on improving student learning
• Capacity to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
• Development of organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and grow a positive school culture
• Build a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability

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