8th Grade Math Teacher - Xavier Middle School

Francis Xavier Catholic School System, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier Catholic Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a full-time 8th grade math teacher for the Regis Campus starting January 2027. The role requires planning and delivering engaging lessons, using technology, and maintaining a positive, faith-centered classroom environment.

The successful candidate will have a BA in Education and Iowa teaching certification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Catholic values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field.
• Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools.
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of educational technology.
• Self-motivated.
• Well-organized with leadership abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative.
• Life consistent with teachings of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community.
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site.
• Adhere to the teaching standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met.
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations.
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters.
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community.
• Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, Parent Association as needed.
• Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment.
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures.
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction.

Skills

Enthusiastic Catholic faith

Teaching methods

Communication skills

Educational technology

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Flexibility

Catholic life alignment

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field

Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area

Job description

8th Grade Math Teacher - Xavier Middle School

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Xavier Catholic Schools is looking for a Full-Time Math Teacher for the Regis Campus of Xavier Middle School! This position would be teaching 8th grade math, starting in January of 2027.

JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field
• Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of educational technology
• Self-motivated
• Well-organized with leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative
• All who serve at Xavier Catholic Schools will witness by their public behavior, actions, and words a life consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Adhere to the teaching standards
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
• Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, Parent Association as needed
• Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employees may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.

Job Details

Job ID: 5978695

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Contact Information

• Jamie Larson , Director of Teaching and Learning
• Xavier Catholic Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]