What are the responsibilities and job description for the St. Joseph, South Bend - Kindergarten Teacher position at Diocesan MZ Services of Fort Wayne?
- Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards across all subjects, including math, reading, science, and social studies.
- Provide foundational literacy and math instruction rooted in the Indiana Science of Reading framework.
- Teach religion according to diocesan catechetical guidelines
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, developmental levels, and individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Administer formative and summative assessments, including state-mandated kindergarten screeners in math and reading
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, evaluate learning outcomes, and report findings to administration and families.
- Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that fosters social-emotional learning, empathy, and cooperation.
- Enforce classroom rules and actively supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions.
- Maintain open, ongoing communication with parents and guardians regarding student growth, behavioral updates, and classroom activities.
- Facilitate regular parent-teacher conferences.
St. Joseph Grade School is a K-8 Catholic school in downtown South Bend founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross and dedicated to preparing students to be excellent scholars, faithful disciples, and virtuous servant leaders. We deeply cherish our mission to make God known, loved, and served, and seek faculty and staff members who are eager to help fulfill it.
While every Catholic educator’s call to teach is unique and personal, at St. Joseph Grade School, we expect all employees to share essential attributes. We seek to hire individuals who are:
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Faith-filled and express their faith with authenticity in our classrooms
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Hardworking and set high expectations for themselves and their students
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Innovative and develop thoughtful, mission-centered ways to better serve students
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Kind and imitate Christ in their warm, loving interactions with colleagues, students, and families
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Reliable and fulfill all of their duties with professionalism
Finally, we believe that individuals who truly bear these traits will also hunger for growth in their own faith journeys and professional practices, and this openness to personal development is an essential quality of our teachers and staff.