Archdiocese of Detroit Hiring for 4th Grade Teacher Job at Erie, MI Full Time

4th Grade Teacher – Part Time

Description of Position:

St. Joseph Catholic School is seeking a part-time 4th grade teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for an innovative individual passionate about teaching children in a vibrant and ever-changing school environment. The ideal candidate should possess an ability to demonstrate faith in action and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all fourth grade students.

Qualifications and Requirements:

A fourth grade teacher is required to be highly qualified and possess state of Michigan teaching certification. The candidate must also be willing to obtain catechist certification through the Archdiocese of Detroit. This candidate should also be eager to continuously hone their craft through engagement in professional learning opportunities. Protecting God’s Children certificate is also required.

The optimal candidate should be prepared to:

• Work as a member of a close knit and supportive faculty in a growing community

• Model Christian behavior in words and actions at all times
• Collaborate with fellow faculty on a regular basis
• Demonstrate competence in the subject areas taught
• Effectively transition to a distance learning platform as needed
• Implement a religion curriculum in accordance with Catholic doctrine yet demonstrate an ability to meaningfully impact children who practice regularly in other Christian denominations
• Implement innovative and differentiated lessons appealing to a variety of learning styles
• Utilize appropriate levels of technology in order to maximize the learning experience for students
• Implement best pedagogical practices, particularly involving language arts and religion. Regularly complete standards based lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive relationship and regularly communicate with parents, students, and colleagues
• Express a desire to continually improve as a professional
• Continually provide intentional opportunities for students to grow academically, spiritually, and socially
• Provide opportunities for students to collaborate and grow as a member of a team