5th grade teacher

St. Raymond School in Joliet, IL is seeking candidates for a self-contained 5th grade teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Ideal candidates should have a love for God’s children, instill critical and deep thinking into their teaching, and have a strong interest in continuous growth and learning as an educator.

Defining pillars of a St. Raymond teacher

St. Ray’s teachers view themselves as learners. Education is an ever evolving field. Teachers seek to learn not because “we are not good enough but because we can be even better, which means there is no limit to what we can achieve.” (Dylan Wiliam)

St. Raymond teachers are collaborative. Together they breathe the mission and vision of St. Ray’s into life. Having built positive, collegial relationships with each other, St. Ray’s teachers conduct instructional rounds, share their professional learning, and open their classrooms to instructional coaching. St. Ray’s teachers don’t just view success based on the results of the students in their classrooms, but work to insure that ALL classrooms are succeeding at higher and higher levels of achievement in alignment with curriculum frameworks and standards.

St. Ray’s teachers are committed to excellence. They aren’t afraid to push the envelope in the approach they take to teaching and learning so that students can achieve at their highest potential. Because of this, they do not follow textbooks page by page, but instead design units around standards that are research-based and student-centric.

St. Ray’s teachers are caring and compassionate. They come to know every student as an individual and work relentlessly to ensure academic success. They give generously of their time (within reason, of course) because they know their work is what makes the difference in creating a high achieving school.

St. Ray’s teachers believe in educating the whole child which forms the spiritual, intellectual, and social capacities of each person. They honor the humanity of each student and believe this approach is critical to preparing each child to reach their full potential. They create an environment of belonging and connection for students to engage and thrive.

About St. Ray’s

Opened in 1918, the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a thriving Catholic PK-8th grade school in Joliet, IL with 325 students. It is our mission to help each child reach their greatest academic, social and spiritual potential. Student success is a reflection of a school culture that is Gospel-driven and joy-filled.

For more information about the community and culture of St. Ray’s, please visit our website: https://www.straymondgradeschool.org/ and/or our Facebook/Instagram page: @CathedralofStRaymond

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepare weekly lesson plans aligned to Common Core Standards/Diocese of Joliet Catholic Standards which will include the daily learning targets, activities, and frequent and high level assessments

2. Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit the individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.

3. Regularly provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

4. Integrate technology into the curriculum through instructional strategies and develop assignments and activities that require students to use technology

5. Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

6. Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students

7. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to attain a high achieving, high thinking learning atmosphere

8. Build and maintain a vibrant school culture centered on joy, respect and love

9. Value parents as important partners in the work of the school by maintaining frequent contact and have the ability to work with them in the classroom

10. Analyze student data and make adjustments to teaching based on the data

11. Teach small groups based on data.

12. Input daily attendance, weekly academic and behavioral data into the school data management system (FACTS)

13. Conduct Parent/Teacher/Student conferences two times per year and communicate regularly with families about academic and social concerns

14. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of our school mission

15. Bring a willingness to learn and grow with other members of the school community by participating in staff development opportunities, attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings

16. Serve on committees and engage in project work outside of classroom time

17. Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities

18. Maintain professional status through dress and communication

19. Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters

20. Perform other duties identified by the principal

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a completed Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred

2. IL (or other US state) Teaching Certification

3. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required

4. Belief in the mission and vision of St. Ray’s

5. Relentless commitment to raising the academic and social/emotional achievement of ALL students

6. Ability to provide structured, orderly, safe and respectful environment for students

7. Experience working with diverse learners

8. Practicing Catholic is preferred

9. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

10. Compliance with Safe Environment requirements

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to walk, bend, stand, squat or sit on the floor (with children) throughout a 7-hour day.

• Be able to walk up and down steps several times each day.

· Be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• Be able to physically respond quickly in an emerg

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $31,197.00 - $54,756.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Ability to Commute:

• Joliet, IL 60435 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60435: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person