Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified Jr. High Science
teacher with a focus on project based instruction. The ideal candidate will be
faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality instruction for students of all
abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort
Wayne / South Bend in all planning, teaching, and classroom activities to benefit
students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Homeroom teacher for a 7th grade class.
- Responsible for enforcing the school’s discipline policies and
demonstrating effective classroom management with regards to
student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.
- Maintaining school records as required by the diocese and state.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with parents regarding all
aspects of school life for this group of students.
- Working cooperatively with administrators, Jr. High teaching team,
other staff, and parents on various school-wide initiatives, projects,
and field trips.
- Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in
accordance with state and diocesan guidelines. Holy Family uses a
combination of FOSS and PLTW Gateway Curriculum Kits.
- Willingness to complete 40 hours of training in PLTW Gateway
Instructional Areas for content certification.
- Responsible for organizing and leading 6th grade students in
completion of Science Fair Projects during 3rd quarter.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by
adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs.
- Uses various assessments to measure student growth.
- Regularly enters grades and monitors student academic progress via
PowerSchool software.
- Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
- Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine,
values, and morals.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or
demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
- High level thinking and problem solving skills.
- Adherence to school wide safety plans while conducting science
demonstrations and experiments.
- Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.
- Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,
- Stand for 30 minutes at a time,
- Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
- Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
Please send inquiries to Principal, Brittany Korpal, at bkorpal@hfssb.org.
Apply online at www.diocesefwsb.org/careers

Close Date: Until Filled