Sacred Heart Catholic School | Gallup, NM
Faculty Job Description

Job Title 5/6/7 Grade English, Literature, History Teacher

Reports To Principal

Employment
Full-time, salaried

Job Purpose

Faculty are called to serve the mission of Catholic education at Sacred Heart Catholic School by being well-prepared to offer academically rigorous, age-appropriate professional instruction according to the assigned grade or subject areas. Participating in the very teaching mission of the Church, faculty are called to serve as self-less role models of Christian discipleship, striving for virtue and holiness according to their state in life.

This position is for teaching two sections (5th Grade and 6/7th Grade Combined) of English, Literature, and History. We are seeking a creative, passionate teacher willing to integrate a liberal arts approach to the subjects. Additionally, the teaching position includes homeroom responsibilities for 5th Grade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and maintain classroom discipline.
• Implement the approved classical curriculum.
• Teach utilizing age-appropriate and grade level-appropriate pedagogical and teaching methods, while integrating the educational philosophy of the school.
• Write and maintain weekly lesson plans that are up-to-date and submitted to the principal each week.
• Maintain a positive and virtuous environment in the classroom in keeping with a Catholic school.
• Develop a fair and consistent grade procedure in accordance with the guidelines of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• Assign meaningful homework and hold students accountable for the homework.
• Develop and promptly grade and return tests, quizzes, and/or other evaluative instruments that measure student learning.
• Provide assistance for students having difficulty, communicating often and effectively with the learning support staff and the principal.

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• Submit attendance in each class.
• ·Maintain good order and cleanliness in the classrooms.
• Prefect or substitute as assigned.
• Supervise a class and/or group of students for daily Holy Mass.
• Enforce Sacred Heart Catholic School policies regarding student behavior and dress code.
• Follow all procedures for emergency drills or situations.
• Participate in and supervise school events and activities as required or requested by the principal.

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• Update grades weekly.
• Keep parents/guardians informed of student progress in accordance with guidelines established by the Handbook and/or principal
• Check school email daily and return parent/guardian emails within 48 hours.
• Maintain regular communication with the principal regarding student learning needs, challenges, and progress.
• Attend all academic functions of Sacred Heart Catholic School: faculty meetings, concerts, academic showcases, parent conferences, parent nights, in-service days, graduation and commencement, faculty retreats, open house, occasional admissions events or evenings, and other “all school” occasions as required by the principal.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and constructive relationship with colleagues, administrators, and staff.

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• Attend daily Holy Mass with the school community.
• Foster the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• Continue professional development and meet all expectations for development by participating in classes, lectures, workshops, conferences, and the like on a regular basis.
• Actively support the faculty formation program at Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• Consciously dedicate attention and energy to improving student participation in daily Holy Mass and other liturgical prayer or spiritual exercises.
• Respect and care for the building, equipment, and facilities of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• Maintain appropriate certification and professional education according to discipline or grade level.
• Provide appropriate lesson plans for substitutes in the event of an absence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Gallup, NM 87301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person