High School Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an immediate opening to teach Physics and Chemistry to our perceptive High School students, with eligibility for student teachers with an advanced student teacher permit.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits and support earning a teaching certificate while you teach. The role emphasizes promoting the school's faith-based mission and core values of Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity in daily instruction.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• State teaching certification.
• Ability to model Catholic teachings and values in professional life.
• Knowledge of relevant technology for classroom instruction.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Self-motivated with high energy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe, monitor and evaluate students’ progress and performance.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades online.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and development.
• Perform pastoral duties including student support and counseling.
• Participate in school events, department meetings and parent meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

State certification

Job description

Explore the wonders of the universe with us! We are hiring for an immediate opening to teach Physics and Chemistry to our perceptive High School students. This position is also open to student teachers with an advanced student teacher permit.

Did you major in Physics and Chemistry in college and are now looking for a change of pace? This career may be the perfect fit for you. Work on your teaching certificate while you teach! We offer competitive salary and benefits!

Our 'Mission' is "to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence." We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the 'Core Values' of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Location(s):

Bishop O'Gorman High School

Job Description:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Observe, monitor and evaluate student's progress and performance
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Provide student supervision and discipline
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
• Participate in school events and fundraisers
• Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents
• Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property
• Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies
• Perform various duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Essential Qualifications:

1. Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
2. Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• State certification
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-motivated with high energy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work daytime hours, primarily Monday-Friday
• Clarity of vision
• Ability to speak English clearly
• Ability to hear and distinguish sounds, including speech, alarms and other work environment sounds
• Fine hand motor skills to include and not limited to keyboarding, writing, grasping, holding, and repetitive motion
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk through work day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead