What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher position at Visitation Catholic Church Kansas City?
Description
Position Title: Teacher
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Position Overview
Visitation Catholic School is seeking a passionate and collaborative educator to serve as a Part-Time 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher one day per week as part of a job-share teaching model.
This unique position offers the opportunity to remain actively engaged in the classroom while maintaining a flexible schedule. The Monday teacher will serve as the lead instructor for English Language Arts on Mondays and work closely with the classroom teacher who teaches Tuesday through Friday to provide continuity of instruction and support student success.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, enjoys collaborating with colleagues, and is passionate about helping middle school students grow as readers, writers, critical thinkers, and communicators.
Essential Responsibilities
- Teach 7th Grade English Language Arts classes on Mondays.
- Deliver engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards and instructional goals.
- Collaborate regularly with the Tuesday–Friday ELA teacher to ensure seamless instructional continuity.
- Communicate student progress, instructional needs, and classroom updates with the teaching partner.
- Utilize assessment data to support student growth and achievement.
- Foster a positive classroom environment that promotes academic excellence and student engagement.
- Support Visitation Catholic School's mission and values.
- Participate in planning and coordination meetings as needed.
Areas of Instruction
- Literature and reading comprehension
- Writing process and composition
- Grammar and language conventions
- Vocabulary development
- Critical thinking and discussion skills
- Research and communication skills
Support Provided
- Ongoing collaboration with the Tuesday–Friday ELA teacher
- Support from the school's Literacy Coach
- Access to curriculum resources, instructional materials, and professional support
Benefits
This position offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Language Arts, or a related field
- Missouri teaching certification preferred
- Experience teaching middle school students preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for literacy instruction and student growth
- Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Visitation Catholic School
Schedule
- One day per week (Mondays)
- School hours during the academic year
- Additional planning and collaboration time as needed
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.