Kindergarten Teacher

Diocese of Grand Rapids; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Grand Rapids is seeking a Kindergarten teacher at St. Patrick School in Michigan. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic with a current Michigan teaching certificate and comfortable integrating faith and technology into instruction.

Required qualifications include MI K–5 or K–8 certificate and Virtus training (or willingness to complete). Strong communication, organization, and collaboration with students, families, and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrate understanding of educational laws, policies, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Kindergarten instruction.
• Integrate faith and technology into instruction.
• Collaborate with staff to carry out the school's mission.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Education

Michigan K–5 or K–8 Teaching Certificate

Virtus training

Job description

St. Patrick School is currently accepting applications for a Kindergarten teacher. The successful candidates must be able to work cooperatively with staff to carry out the mission of St. Patrick Catholic School. They must be highly qualified with a current Michigan teaching certificate and comfortable with integrating faith and technology into instruction.

Required Qualifications:

• Be a practicing Catholic who lives in accordance with the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
• Hold a current Michigan K–5 or K–8 Teaching Certificate
• Be Virtus trained or willing to complete Virtus training upon hire
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exhibit strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators through professional and effective communication
• Possess a thorough understanding of educational laws, policies, and ethical standards and consistently apply them in practice
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of effective instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, and classroom best practices
• Show a commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and the mission of Catholic education
• Diocesan Application ( click here for employment)