Elementary Teacher

Position: Elementary Teacher

Organization: St. Agatha Academy

Location: Winchester, KY

Job Description:

The teacher functions as a member of a Catholic school faculty, supporting the philosophy and mission of the school and instructing students in assigned subjects and grade levels. The teacher is expected to support the religious dimension of the school and have capabilities in the areas of instructional design, classroom management, technology, and communication skills. The teacher is under the direction of the principal in all school matters and is obligated to observe conscientiously all regulations of the local school to which she/he is contracted, as well as policies of the Catholic Schools Office.

Teacher Duties are as follows:

1. Support the philosophy of the Catholic Classical education model.
2. Seek an understanding of, and implement the mission and educational philosophy of the local school.
3. Attend to related professional duties, including but not limited to:
1. Plan lessons that follow standards and curriculum.
2. Implement arts integration into the daily curriculum.
3. Prepare materials.
4. Help individual students.
5. Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
6. Read professional literature.
7. Serve on school committees.
8. Participate in events and activities that support the school’s mission.
9. Confer with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems.
10. Instruct students in assigned subjects.
11. Direct and guide students’ learning throughout the day.
12. Differentiate instructional levels to meet individual student needs.
4. Participate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities.
5. Join other staff members in supervising the students and maintaining order on the premises before, during, and after school. Be present during school hours, according to the school directives.
6. Effective and proactive communication with parents/guardians, seeking guidance and approval of the principal as needed.
7. Contribute to the advancement of the physical well-being and wholesome mental attitudes of the students.
8. Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students.
9. Perform all duties required by Kentucky law, the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, the policies of the diocese, the regulations of the school, and other assigned duties.
10. Keep strict confidentiality on private matters pertaining to students and colleagues.
11. Maintain accurate student records.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

1. B. A. degree minimum
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Professional demeanor and positive attitude
4. Ability to adapt to the professional environment
5. Must be able to complete assignments, grades, and assessments in a timely manner
6. Must have excellent classroom management
7. Completed FBI background check
8. KY teacher certificate or equivalent

Application Instructions

Please complete the Diocesan teaching application and send a resume and cover letter to Kathleen Thompson, Principal, St. Agatha Academy, mkthompson@cdlex.org, or mail to 244 S. Main St. Winchester, KY 40391