4th Grade Teacher- St John Bosco Catholic School

Standrewpleasanton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Standrewpleasanton in San Antonio is seeking a dedicated Teacher to guide students within a Christ-centered environment. You will align with Archdiocesan policies, plan lessons, assess progress, and supervise activities while collaborating with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, education coursework or state certification, and demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and technology skills; practicing Catholic preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid state certificate.
• Technology proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations.
• Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Directs and evaluates the learning experience of students in curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Provides guidance to students that promotes welfare and Christian development; refers students to qualified help.
• Carries out lesson plans and documents instructional planning; communicates with parents and staff.

Skills

Catholic teachings

Curriculum knowledge

Child development

Behavior management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12 credit hours in education

Education technology proficiency

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet for education

Multimedia presentations

Job description

Overview

The Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is responsible to the Principal for carrying out policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the interaction with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Directs and evaluates the learning experience of the student in both curricular and extracurricular activities
• Provides guidance to students that promotes their welfare and Christian educational development; refers students with problems to those qualified to help
• Carries out carefully constructed lesson plans and maintains documentation of instructional planning
• Carries out the disciplinary policies of the school
• Attends and participates in parent-teacher conferences (PTC), faculty and Archdiocesan meetings
• Attends and participates in the scheduled number of in-service days required by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and the Archdiocese
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Keeps records of attendance, checks home assignments, grades papers and completes report cards
• Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned
• Supervises arrival and dismissal of students and assists in supervision of students as needed

Important Job Functions

• Cooperates with and participates in the planning and evaluating of school programs
• Cooperates with and assists the principal in improving the curriculum and instructional program
• Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, pastors, clergy, archdiocesan officials, department heads, supervisors, fellow teachers, teacher aides, students, parents, secretaries, and custodians, in planning activities and policies relating to the school
• Maintains liaison with parents including, but not limited to, holding informal meetings with parents at school or conducting formal parent conferences
• Keeps abreast of advances in education, particularly by reading recent publications in his or her subject matter or field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation
• Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior
• Able to manage student behavior
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in a school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work a minimum of a full school day
• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions

Mental/Physical Demands

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise and activity

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree
2. 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards
3. Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
4. Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.