8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Saint John Vianney Catholic School located in Janesville, WI, is seeking an 8th Grade Homeroom/Social Studies & Literature Teacher. Saint John Vianney School is a private Catholic school serving PreK-3 – 8th grade. The schoolteacher respects Catholic values and aids students in faith formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in and out of the classroom. The teacher is accountable to the principal and expected to provide education to the grades and/or subjects assigned, to implement the school mission and philosophy, to follow the policies of the Diocese of Madison and in the staff and parent handbooks of SJV, and to adhere to the directives set by school administration. The teacher establishes a faith-filled environment, demonstrates leadership and knowledge of content, and facilitates learning for students without specific direction using considerable judgement.

General Responsibilities:

• As part of the educational ministry of the Diocese of Madison, leads daily prayer, plans and participates in school liturgies
• Maintains effective classroom management and cultivates an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Confers with principal and staff in the planning and development of curriculum and pedagogy
• Actively participates in teacher collaboration and articulation
• Plans instruction carefully and implements content effectively
• Organizes and prepares resources for students
• Incorporates technology into the learning environment within the classroom
• Teaches assigned subjects and assists students as needed
• Evaluates and grades students’ work
• Exhibits flexibility in the day-to-day school environment
• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with priests, principal, colleagues, parents, and students
• Supervises and accepts responsibility for the safety and well-being of each child as assigned
• Adheres to Code of Ethical Conduct
• Complies with all workplace policies contained in the Diocese of Madison Lay Personnel Handbook, including but not limited to, employee standards of conduct, policy against harassment, electronic communications policy, and social media policy
• Completes background checks, Safe Environment training, and provides proof of a negative TB test prior to employment
• Performs additional duties as requested by the principal
• Participates in ongoing evaluation for accreditation for SJV Record Keeping

Responsibilities:

• Maintains grading records and updates computer grading system
• Prepares report cards for distribution at the end of each grading period
• Records daily attendance of students
• Completes all required forms and reports as designated by administration

Meeting Responsibilities:

• Attends all school events, such as but not limited to, Back to School Night, Open House, graduation; as well as all faculty, professional development, ongoing catechesis, and other meetings as established and scheduled by the principal and the Catholic School Department Distance Learning

Responsibilities:

• In addition to responsibilities above, the teacher is required to be available for distance learning and communication for the hours specified when instituted by the principal or county (e.g., during extended school closure); the teacher must have access to the Internet and electronic means of communication and delivery of distance learning.
• The minimum expectations for providing distance learning include the following:

o Daily instruction by the teacher, either through posted video or real-time online interaction

o Online class interaction at least once per week if not providing real-time instruction o Daily office hours for students and parents

o Availability to parents and parent contact once per week

Other Responsibilities as designated by the principal:

• Leads the transition of students from elementary school to high school
• Handles a large variety of additional administrative tasks related to 8th grade graduation and other 8th grade events
• Teaches middle school religion and literature

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with teaching credentials
• Previous instructional experience preferred
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Confirms knowledge of Saint John Vianney School's mission
• Establishes and pursues professional growth goals through coursework, research, conferences, workshops, and other development opportunities
• Complies with guidelines established for blood borne pathogen, CPR, and first aid training Applicants who are practicing the Catholic faith will be given preference.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $39,700.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,700 - $43,000