The fourth grade teacher will report directly to the School Principal. The position is full time and the selected candidate will receive an annual salary based on the Diocesan teacher scale as well as full benefits from the Diocese of Ft. Wayne - South Bend.

Queen of Angels Catholic School’s mission statement is to guide students, as children of Mary, to be disciples of Christ through faith, knowledge and service. We aspire to grow in our mission for generations to come so that Queen of Angels becomes a place to which people are honored to belong and confident to entrust their children to our Catholic school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the 4th Grade Teacher based on our Core Values and Root Beliefs:

• CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF LOVE (CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION)

  • The teacher will form relationships with the students that are built on respect and love for one another as Christ demonstrated his love for others.

  • The teacher will provide general education instruction to all fourth grade students. 

    • The teacher will teach Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Religion (if the candidate is Catholic).

  • The teacher will teach all lessons following the Diocesan Pacing Guide and Frameworks for Fourth Grade.

  • The teacher will utilize a planbook system that details the subject matter that will be taught in the classroom. (Planbook program provided by Administration)

  • The teacher will integrate his/her faith into all lessons providing the opportunity to show the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of all academic subjects.

• LEADING THROUGH FAITH (PROFESSIONALISM)

  • The teacher will open each class with a prayer and attend Mass with the school four days a week.

  • The teacher must be willing to attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

  • The teacher must be willing to serve on committees as needed.

  • The teacher will possess or be willing to pursue an Indiana teaching license in general elementary education. A literacy endorsement is a plus.

  • The teacher must dress in appropriate professional teaching attire.

  • The teacher must have some computer literacy and be proficient in Google applications, specifically Google Classroom.

• CHRIST-CENTERED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH (COMMUNICATION AND NOTES)

  • The teacher must be able to clearly and respectfully communicate with all adults and students in and outside of the school building in a christ-centered manner.

  • The teacher must be able to collaborate with other general education classroom teachers as well the “Specials” teachers in order to integrate cross-curricular lessons.

  • The teacher must communicate with parents in regards to diocesan-wide or school events that involve the students traveling to a location or being on a study trip.

  • The teacher must be able to assign tasks to paraprofessionals stationed in his/her classroom.

  • The teacher must be willing to avail themselves to growth opportunities that are afforded to them by school administration.

  • The teacher must be willing to have on-going communication and form relational partnerships with parents in order to work together for the success of their children.

• A STANDARD OF SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION)

  • The teacher must be willing to utilize multiple instructional techniques and strategies in order to engage all learners.

  • The teacher must be willing to differentiate lessons to students at any level to ensure that each individual student is provided with the instruction that they need to excel in the classroom.

  • The teacher must be willing to live out their faith in the classroom, allowing the students to make connections to the faith that are integrated into their instruction.

  • In order to help promote excellence, the teacher must be willing to be up-to-date on all teaching practices and techniques to ensure that the students' are showing continuous growth.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Principal Dennis Wiegmann at 260-483-8214 or dennis.wiegmann@queenofangelsschool.com

This is a full time position
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