2nd Grade Teacher

Xavier College Preparatory; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher to foster a faith-based learning environment. Responsibilities include developing instructional programs, managing classroom dynamics, and maintaining student records. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably be a practicing Catholic, and demonstrate strong adaptability and self-discipline. This role emphasizes a commitment to promoting gospel values and academic excellence in accordance with Catholic teachings.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline and flexibility.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Preference given to Catholic teachers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional programs.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records as required.
• Provide prompt constructive feedback on student work.

Skills

Adaptability

Self-discipline

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

2nd Grade Teacher

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Position Title: Teacher

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: 2nd

Supervisor: Principal or Designee

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Essential Job Functions

Faith-Based Professionalism

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Leadership and Management

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
• Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.

Instructional Program

• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determines levels of student achievement.
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.
• Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions.

Student Progress Evaluation

• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal.
• Maintains daily lesson plans.

School-Community Relationships

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co‑curricular programs within the school.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services.

Professional Development

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• Attends diocesan sponsored in‑services.
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
• Maintains personal professional development records.

Other Duties

• Performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must demonstrate personal self‑discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference given to Catholic teacher.
  • Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non‑Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re‑certification as required by Diocesan policy.