First grade teacher/long term sub

About Saint Joseph School Saint Joseph School in Needham provides instruction to students from Preschool (ages 2.9) to Grade 8. St. Joseph School offers students an educational experience comprised of academic rigor, deep faith, and supportive teachers and staff. The school provides an inclusive learning environment, advanced and innovative curriculum to support all grade levels, and encourages students to strive to be better than yesterday through their commitment to God and serving their community. St. Joseph School provides a solid foundation for success in high school and beyond. For more information, visit www.saintjoes.com. Job Description: Saint Joseph School is seeking a creative, caring and enthusiastic 1st grade classroom teacher during the 2026-2027 school year. This teacher will be covering for a leave effective immediately. Ideal candidates will effectively manage and establish a faith filled classroom environment that supports the development of the mind, body, and spirit of all students. Candidates should be proficient in the delivery and planning of early elementary concepts and competencies including literacy, writing, math, science, and social emotional learning. Most importantly, Saint Joe's seeks to cultivate leaders of tomorrow with a firm foundation of character built on our core values of Faith, Virtue, and Humility. Essential Functions: - Demonstrate effective planning skills to implement rigorous standard aligned grade-level curricula - Communicate with parents about students’ academic and behavioral growth progress - Be well-versed in meeting the needs of all learners with the ability to adapt instruction accordingly - Create a classroom environment that is nurturing, compassionate, and structured to support the needs of all learners practicing positive, consistent discipline in classroom management - Effectively collaborate with staff and maintains confidentiality regarding school matters - Actively work to build a classroom environment that embodies the values of Catholic faith-based education Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.