Elementary Teacher | St. Patrick Catholic School in Sparta

Diocese of La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wisconsin seeks an Elementary Teacher to foster a positive religious atmosphere and encourage student growth. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, supervising students, and maintaining a supportive classroom environment. Candidates should possess a teaching license and be committed to personal and professional development, ensuring adherence to the institution's policies and values.

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching license and maintain Religious Certification.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and adapt instructions to student needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in spiritual growth and academic learning.
• Prepare daily lesson plans across subjects.
• Maintain a neat and secure classroom environment.
• Supervise students and ensure their safety.

Skills

Christian values

Classroom management

Adaptability to diverse learning styles

Instructional planning

Communication skills

Education

Teaching license

Religious Certification

Job description

Elementary Teacher | St. Patrick Catholic School in Sparta

Religious Atmosphere

• Provide a good Christian model and example in one’s attitudes and actions.
• Encourage spiritual growth in students by developing inner discipline, character, morals and values.
• Provide leadership in living and celebrating life and liturgies.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Familiarity with the Saxon Math Curriculum is preferred but not required.
• Prepare daily lesson plans in all required subjects.
• Prepare instructional activities allowing for individual differences among students assigned.
• Uses small-group and individualized instruction as a mode of instruction.
• Provide opportunities for the enhancement of the student’s self concepts.
• Assist individuals to resolve learning difficulties
• Develop evaluation techniques that are appropriate to class and individual objectives.
• Prepare adequately for parent conferences.
• Keep a reliable set of records in order for review by administrator, department chair and parents.
• Call for case conferences with resource personnel whenever consultation with the principal determines need.
• Encourage integrated instruction whenever possible
• Plan experiences which include various disciplines.
• Incorporate the humanities and fine arts.
• Provide opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving and the development of study skills.
• Provide a secure, comfortable learning environment
• Maintain a neat classroom.
• Encourage a love of learning.
• Prepare attractive bulletin boards and display students’ work.
• Take responsibility for the care of instructional materials and equipment.

Supervising Responsibilities

• Responsible to supervise students in accordance with the building regulations
• Provide supervision in the areas to which his/her students are assigned.
• Encourage students to conduct themselves in the manner and mode of conduct which has been defined as acceptable by the administrator and staff.
• Accept and perform supervisory duties as assigned.
• Shares in responsibility for safety and health of each child.

Professional

• Responsible for carrying out his/her share of professional duties as assigned by the administrator.
• Attend all faculty, in-service, home-school and parish meetings according to the areas of responsibility.
• Actively participates in school committee assignments.
• Earn and maintain Religious Certification.
• Responsible for continued personal, professional growth.
• Complete necessary credits to keep teaching license updated.
• Stay updated in the field of education.
• Attend workshops and seminars in related fields for personal and professional development.

Responsible to comply with all areas addressed in the contract and policies of the Diocese of LaCrosse.