Santa Sophia Academy Hiring for Middle School Classroom Teacher Job at Spring Valley, CA Full Time

Position Title: Middle School Classroom Teacher
Hours: Full Time
Supervised By: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Middle School Classroom Teacher collaborates with other teachers, and under the direction of the Principal, to provide standards based, rigorous instruction for students.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides grade appropriate instructional program including:

• Prepare rigorous, standards based lessons
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure student learning
• Develop and facilitate classroom management plan
• Infuse “Growth Mindset” habits
• Monitor and disseminate student progress at regular intervals
• Design and utilize student assessments to drive instruction
• Prepare weekly lesson plans
• Organize, develop, coordinate and attend school functions and activities
• Advance educational knowledge by attending conferences, professional development opportunities, and reading educational journals
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive for meeting the various learning styles and ability of students
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of and ability to implement Common Core State Standards
  • Area of focus English Language Arts and Literature for 6th-8th Grade
  • 6th Grade Religion Standards
• Knowledge of and ability to implement teaching best practices
• Understanding of Growth Mindset
• Ability to utilize assessments to adapt lessons
• Ability to create cross curricular lessons
• Proficient with MAC OS/Macbooks, IOS/iPads, G suite including Google Classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field of study
• Hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• Positive references and recommendations
• A Clear criminal background check
• A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
• Necessary background and training in elementary educational methods
• Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
• Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment
• Active, practicing, Roman Catholic with extensive knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life

Physical Requirements:

• Work with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping.
• Walking and standing for a period of time of thirty or more minutes.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities
• Occasionally lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds.

Applications are being accepted by way of Edjoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1627051