NOW HIRING: English and Language Arts Teacher (5th 6th Grades)

Join our team, and be a part of our story here at SGGCS.

Position Type: English and Language Arts Teacher (5th 6th Grades)
Standard Hours: Full Time / 7:30am – 3:30pm
Scheduled Days: Monday – Friday
Send resume and cover letter to Principal Beth Kelley at ek@sggcs.org.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School (SGGCS) is a Catholic School in Bluffton, SC, serving grades Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. We are located in the heart of Bluffton within the Diocese of Charleston. St. Gregory the Great is a welcoming, diverse, and faith-filled community that has been igniting the faith, minds, and dreams of our students since 2006. The school currently serves roughly 190.

We are seeking an energetic, inspiring, and passionate full-time English and Language Arts Teacher who desires to work in a supportive faith community. This teacher is responsible to plan, organize, and implement a challenging, engaging, and relevant curriculum in accordance with school and diocesan guidelines. The English and Language Arts Teacher is directly accountable to the principal and cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education. This teacher must also follow all duties and responsibilities as outlined by the mission, vision, and values of SGGCS and Diocese of Charleston. Certification and/or degree required.

An exceptional candidate embodies the following traits:

• Commitment and support to the mission, vision, and core values of SGGCS.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to write lesson plans and provide them in advance for the material to be taught.
• Able to complete assignments, grades, and assessments in a timely manner.
• Exceptional classroom management skills and be flexible. Be generally positive and proactive in your approach to teaching.
• Use data-driven instruction to set goals, action plans, and task appropriate instruction.
• Be able to work with learners of all types and abilities.
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Able to encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Able to respond to and assist with student, staff, and parental inquires in a timely manner.
• Able to cooperate, contribute, and participate effectively in team meetings.
• Participate in professional growth and development.
• Preferred (but not required) technology skills with Google Classroom, RenWeb, etc.
• Can use technology well, including the various elements of Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Hangouts, etc.), as well as navigating the Internet well.

Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and employer-paid Life Insurance.