What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Teacher position at Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools?
Description: St. Patrick School is currently accepting applications for a Kindergarten teacher. The successful candidates must be able to work cooperatively with staff to carry out the mission of St. Patrick Catholic School. They must be highly qualified with a current Michigan teaching certificate and comfortable with integrating faith and technology into instruction. Required Qualifications:
- Be a practicing Catholic who lives in accordance with the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
- Hold a current Michigan K5 or K8 Teaching Certificate
- Be Virtus trained or willing to complete Virtus training upon hire
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exhibit strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators through professional and effective communication
- Possess a thorough understanding of educational laws, policies, and ethical standards and consistently apply them in practice
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of effective instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, and classroom best practices
- Show a commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and the mission of Catholic educationInterested candidates should email all of the following to Mrs. Casey Lenneman at caseylenneman@portlandstpats.org 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume with References 3. Copy of Valid Teaching Certificate 4. Two letters of Recommendation 5. Diocesan Application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCXWzN0_ttqq0tO-VjimqTJ8-g77NKWKYYsfjpfWgFlVY02buH615gcxMeFaefla_I) Application Deadline: Open until filled.