Kindergarten Teacher

Auburn Area Catholic School/Saint Gabriel Parish of Auburn

TITLE: Kindergarten Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Principal

STATUS: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Teacher/Minister understands that this is a ministerial position at a religious institution and that there is within the Catholic Church a body of officially taught and commonly accepted beliefs, the communication of which is a fundamental purpose and mission of a Catholic School and that its students and staff have a right to expect such communication implicitly and explicitly from its teachers regardless of the subject areas, grades, or courses being taught.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials in-person and/or online in a fashion that facilitates learning for all students related to the appropriate content areas as defined by the school, principal, and/or superintendent.

· Assess student growth and performance in a fashion that supports student and school goals and provide feedback to appropriate parties.

· Implement and support school discipline policies and manage student behavior in the classroom.

· Maintain appropriate records related to student performance, student discipline, lesson planning, curriculum, and relevant communications.

· Communicate in a timely manner with all stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, principal, superintendent and others, when appropriate).

· Plan and support school activities (fundraisers, events, field trips, etc.) by supervising student body.

· Participate in department, school, and diocese related events, meetings, and professional development.

· Support and reinforce the teachings of the Catholic Church.

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS

· This position reports to the principal.

· Must develop collaborative and constructive relationships with fellow teachers, especially within academic department and the individuals responsible for curriculum and instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: A bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate field. A valid state of Michigan teaching certificate .

Experience: 1-2 years of experience as teacher of record preferred but not required.

Job Related Skills: Demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision and within a team setting. Demonstrate flexibility when working with staff, students, and parents. Maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of honest and ethical behavior.

Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with business partners/agents, parishioners, staff, and other employees of the Diocese.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours of Work: Typical work schedule is during normal school hours. Some night, weekend, and summer work may be required.

Nature of Work: School/Classroom setting

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, and use repetitive motion of the hands/wrists and feet. The employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs.

· Must be in classroom/assigned location at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the school day and twenty (20) minutes after the school day concludes.

· Must be able to speak and/or stand for an extended period.

· A valid Driver’s License is required.

· Regular, reliable attendance is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of the Diocese of Saginaw Safe Environment training for new hire employees within the first 30 days of hire.

· Successful completion of criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening required. Additional skills testing and validation may also be required.

· Practicing Catholic preferred or, an individual who possesses an understanding of the teaching and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and has a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their letter of intent, resume' and list of professional references to:

Auburn Area Catholic School

Attention: Tammy Nelson, Principal

Email: tnelson@auburnac.org

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person