- Part Time
- Danbury, CT
PT English Language Arts Teacher, Immaculate High School
Overview
Under the direction of the school principal and assistant principal, the part time English Language Arts high school teacher is responsible for supporting the school and Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission. He/she facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Educators are engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral, and religious values promulgated by the Church.
Responsibilities
- Recognize/support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Active member of a faith community; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Helps build school’s faith community – demonstrates willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service.
- Ensure your pupils achieve learning outcomes that are above average in the subject by instructing students in a clear, concise, and fun way, and regularly preparing lesson plans that are engaging and incorporate the curriculum
- Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
- Promote a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Regularly communicate with parents and legal guardians regarding student’s performance, track and record student progress and keep records up to date for progress reports and report card conferences
- Review curriculum needs and execute plans for improvement, and provide tutoring and additional support
- At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
- Attend school events to better understand student interests and personalities outside of the regular classroom, build strong relationships with your students, and aid in the strengthening of their self-confidence while inspiring them to achieve high goals
- Maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, professional dress and general behavior.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field
- Working knowledge and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church
- Strong knowledge of ELA/English and Religion courses
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to support the school’s mission
- Experience teaching in a classroom environment
- Excellent communications skills – written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter and well-organized; team player; multi-tasker
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies – adapt appropriately
<li Proficient in computer technology and related educational technology
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Experience with the blended learning model
- Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
Starting Date: August 21, 2023
To learn more about the position contact: Wendy Neil, Principal
principal@myimmaculatehs.org
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Tagged as: Classroom Teacher, Language Arts (English)