First Grade Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Catholic School Teacher-Minister serves as instructor of the school’s religious and academic

programs for the students. The Teacher-Minister is tasked with designing and implementing engaging

lessons that broaden the student’s understanding of the subject area. The Teacher-Minister is expected to uphold and model the school’s Catholic identity, integrate faith teaching into their classroom and exemplify Catholic teachings and values in their actions. The Teacher-Minister works to broaden understanding of his/her field and maintains professional development goals. The Teacher-Minister encourages positive relationships and communication between students, and contributes to a wider atmosphere of Christian respect throughout the school. The Teacher-Minister forms students to love truth, beauty, and goodness through daily instruction in all content areas and through cultivation of a classroom culture conducive to growth in virtue.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:

The role of Catholic School Teacher-Minister requires the following skills and experience to assure

effectiveness in the position:

• The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic, committed to supporting and advancing the mission of Catholic education and able to incorporate a Catholic worldview in his or her teaching. He or she understands and upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church and exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.
• Required credentials:
• Completion of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Safe Environment Program;
• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field;
• Valid teaching license issued by the state of Ohio or ability to obtain an Ohio Department of Education license/certification.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting, with strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, teachers, and other personnel in the school.
• Demonstrated strong public relations skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in communication technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Designs, executes, and evaluates engaging lessons for students in the assigned grade level.

2. Upholds and models the Catholic identity of the school. Seeks out opportunities to integrate faith

teaching into the class. Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom

and entire school community. Maintains an awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school

teacher and its impact on the community. Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education and

shows knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education. Promotes Catholic values and

provides opportunities for students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society.

3. Leads daily prayer and participates in school liturgies.

4. Escorts students to specialty classes, church and other areas as required. Assists students as

needed and supervises areas as assigned (e.g., recess duty, etc.). Must be able to perform any

and all duties to physically supervise students in case of an emergency as prescribed in the

School Safety Plan.

5. Completes and submits lesson plans as required that provide for a diversity of learning

opportunities and appeal to different types of learners. Lesson plans should be reflective of the

school’s curriculum standards.

6. Energetically instructs students in subject content, providing for a diversity of learning activities.

7. Monitors student growth through regular assessments of student performance. Maintains grades

and prepares grade reports.

8. Seeks out opportunities to integrate instruction with the latest information technology, as directed

by the school’s Technology Plan.

9. Encourages and models positive behavior amongst the students at all times.

10. Communicates regularly with students about their performance.

11. Communicates regularly and timely with parents about their child’s performance. Conducts

conferences, when necessary, for students who are not performing.

12. Implements and monitors Individualized Service Plans (ISP’s) or other specialized plans for

students with defined special needs.

13. Engages in professional development to continue his/her understanding of the subject area and

teaching as a craft. Continues professional development to remain current with religious and

academic standards. Maintains a current professional teaching license.

14. Maintains Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Meets regularly with the

administration to evaluate progress on goals.

15. Participates in classroom observations and annual evaluation by the administration.

16. Maintains positive lines of communication with other faculty, support staff, and members of the

administrative team.

17. Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment (i.e., classroom management).

18. Understands and follows all Parish/School, Archdiocesan Educational, and other Archdiocesan

policies, as well as the Teacher-Minister Contract.

19. Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings and events as noted in the

Faculty Handbook.

20. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires appropriate coordination, balance and manual dexterity; mental, visual and audial ability; and ability to lift, stoop, handle, reach and carry as required in a normal classroom environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with various constituencies;
• Ability to use a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to escort and monitor students in a variety of locations with noise, activity, and inclement weather, including the school/parish parking lot. Must be able to traverse stairs, up and down.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Principal (or designee)

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Employees of St. Gertrude Catholic Church will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to

work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.

Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any

position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech,

demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities, skills, and

qualifications required for the 1st Grade Teacher-Minister. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to

change based on organizational needs and priorities.