5th Grade Classroom Teacher

The 5th Grade Teacher at Saint Patrick Catholic School is vital in fostering a nurturing and academically enriching environment for students. The teacher is responsible for implementing the schools curriculum integrating Catholic values into daily lessons and promoting a love of learning among 5thgrade students.

Key Responsibilities

• Catholic Values Integration:

  • Infuse Catholic teachings values and traditions into daily lessons and activities.

  • Foster a positive and respectful classroom culture that reflects the principles of Catholic education.

  • Incorporate prayer scripture and moral development into the curriculum.

• Curriculum Implementation:

  • Develop and implement lesson plans in accordance with the schools curriculum guidelines and standards.

  • Differentiate instruction to meet students diverse needs fostering academic and spiritual growth.

  • UDL (Universal Design for Learning)proficient

  • Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources to engage students in the learning process.

• Classroom Management:

  • Establish and maintain a wellorganized and conducive learning environment.

  • Implement effective classroom management strategies that promote a positive and respectful atmosphere.

  • Encourage student responsibility and accountability for behavior.

• Assessment and Feedback:

  • Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments.

  • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents regarding academic performance and behavior.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to analyze assessment data and make datadriven instructional decisions.

• Parent and Community Engagement:

  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress upcoming events and classroom activities.

  • Collaborate with parents and the broader community to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

  • Attend and actively participate in parentteacher conferences and school events.

• Professional Development:

  • Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends methodologies and best practices.

  • Participate in school meetings workshops and training sessions.

• Collaboration:

  • Positively collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement interdisciplinary projects and activities.

  • Work closely with the schools leadership team to support the schools overall mission and vision.

Supervision Duties:

• Recess monitoring

• Endofday dismissal on the playground (traffic control)

• Intermittent lunch duty

• Oversee safety drills with the class

• Escort students to specialist classrooms

Mobility and Endurance Requirements:

• Ability to travel between three floors of the school building (no elevator on site)

• Ability to stand and circulate during recess or lunch duty

• Ability to circulate and monitor in the classroom

• Walk two blocks up the hill to the Church for Mass and prayer services

• Ability to work from 8 am3:30 pm MTThF and 8 am4:25 pm W

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic

• A bachelors degree in education or a related field; teaching certification is required.

• Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic teachings.

• Previous experience teaching in a Catholic school setting is preferred.

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Effective communication skills with students parents and colleagues.

• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of a diverse student population.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and may be subject to change based on specific school needs.

Salary Range: Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications. Salary range is between $55000 to $90000.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick and personal leave. For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable innovative housing options based on availability.